DHS Use of Force Oversight Act

• Ban on Dangerous Restraints: Section 890E(a)(4) explicitly prohibits law enforcement officers and agents from using chokeholds and carotid restraints to control non-compliant persons who are resisting arrest. This protects individuals from severe physical harm or death resulting from these specific physical holds.

• Deescalation and Training: Section 890E(b) requires that the Department-wide policy clearly state that deescalation is preferred and mandates that officers complete initial and recurrent training in deescalation and use of force tactics. This benefits the public by ensuring officers are trained to calm tense situations before resorting to force.

• Public Transparency and Reporting: Section 890E(c) requires the Secretary to publish a report every six months on the Department website detailing incidents where force was used resulting in injury, death, deadly force, deployment of less-than-lethal devices or canines, kinetic impacts, or disabling fire against vessels or aircraft. This promotes accountability by keeping the public informed about how and when force is used.

• Rapid Congressional Briefings: Section 890E(c)(4) requires the Secretary to brief specific congressional committees and inform the public regarding the facts of any use of force incident that results in the hospitalization or death of an officer or a person within 24 hours. This ensures swift disclosure and accountability when severe incidents occur.

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