Amends TCA Title 33 and Title 38.
Tennessee SB0904 requires the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to establish uniform training standards for alternative crisis response units within law enforcement agencies. It mandates that by January 1, 2026, each law enforcement agency must develop and implement such a unit, which includes a qualified mental health professional accompanying police officers on mental health-related calls. The bill aims to enhance the support provided during these interactions, ensuring that mental health professionals lead the response.
Tennessee SB0904 requires the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to establish uniform training standards for alternative crisis response units within law enforcement agencies. It mandates that by January 1, 2026, each law enforcement agency must develop and implement such a unit, which includes a qualified mental health professional accompanying police officers on mental health-related calls. The bill aims to enhance the support provided during these interactions, ensuring that mental health professionals lead the response.
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