Stricter Force Standards and Body Camera Mandate for Immigration Agents.
This bill establishes strict standards for federal immigration personnel regarding the use of force, emphasizing de-escalation and proportionality. It mandates the use of body and dashboard cameras, restricts the deployment of crowd control equipment like tear gas, and requires agents to intervene and report excessive force by colleagues. These changes aim to increase accountability and protect the rights of individuals during enforcement actions.
Key points
Mandatory use of body-worn and dashboard cameras by all federal immigration enforcement personnel, with footage retention rules and public inspection rights for subjects.
Non-deadly force can only be used if no safe alternative exists, requiring prior de-escalation efforts and proportionality to the resistance.
Restricted equipment (flashbangs, tear gas, rubber bullets) can only be used by certified personnel under specific, limited circumstances and often requires a supervisor-approved tactical plan.
Agents must clearly display agency identification and are prohibited from using the term "Police" on uniforms to prevent confusion with local law enforcement.
Annual training is required on de-escalation, constitutional protections (First and Fourth Amendments), and the duty to intervene against excessive force.
Status:
Introduced
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