Tennessee HB 1234
A law enforcement officer shall use only an appropriately marked law enforcement vehicle to make a traffic stop in a non-emergency situation.
A law enforcement officer shall use only an appropriately marked law enforcement vehicle to make a traffic stop in a non-emergency situation.
As introduced, creates a Class E felony of a law enforcement officer operating a law enforcement body camera in any manner that would prevent the creation or recordation of evidence with the intent to obstruct justice.
Creates right of action for violations of rights by law enforcement under Tennessee Constitution, eliminates QI.
Taser case; plaintiff was Type I diabetic and tased 3x in 26 seconds in dart mode. He was handcuffed and taken to the hospital for drug testing. The total detention less than 2 hours. Less than $300.00 in out of pocket medical.