Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 10, Criminal Procedure

RCW Title 10 § 10.120.030: Policies for use of force and de-escalation tactics

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The attorney general must develop model policies on law enforcement use of force and de-escalation by July 2022. All agencies must adopt these policies or explain departures by December 2022, and report future modifications within 60 days.

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