Which Tennessee statute mandates that all law enforcement agencies in the state maintain and enforce comprehensive de-escalation policies and training?

• A. 38-8-120
• B. 38-8-128
• C. 39-11-622
• D. 39-11-604

Answer: (B)

De-escalation-focused policy and training aims to reduce the use of force by guiding officers to slow, communicate, and use alternatives whenever possible, promoting safer outcomes for both officers and the public. In Tennessee, the statute that requires every law enforcement agency in the state to maintain a comprehensive de-escalation policy and to provide the corresponding training is 38-8-128. This provision explicitly establishes the statewide mandate, ensuring uniform expectations and accountability across agencies. The other statutes listed address different topics within law enforcement or the criminal code and do not establish this statewide de-escalation requirement.