10.118.040 – Competitive procurement.
RCW 10.118.040 Competitive procurement. (1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the office of the attorney general must engage in a competitive procurement to contract with an institution of higher education to implement the statewide use of force data program. The primary purpose of the contract is to develop a […]
10.120.010 – Definitions.
RCW 10.120.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Deadly force” has the same meaning as provided in RCW 9A.16.010. (2) “De-escalation tactics” refer to actions used by a peace officer that are intended to minimize the likelihood of the need to use force during […]
10.120.020 – Permissible uses of force.
RCW 10.120.020 Permissible uses of force. (1) PHYSICAL FORCE. Except as otherwise provided under this section, a peace officer may use physical force against a person to the extent necessary to: (a) Protect against a criminal offense when there is probable cause that the person has committed, is committing, or is about to commit the […]
10.120.030 – Policies for use of force and de-escalation tactics.
RCW 10.120.030 Policies for use of force and de-escalation tactics. (1) By July 1, 2022, the attorney general shall develop and publish model policies on law enforcement’s use of force and de-escalation tactics consistent with RCW 10.120.020. (2) By December 1, 2022, all law enforcement agencies shall: Adopt policies consistent with the model policies and […]
10.122.010 – Short title.
RCW 10.122.010 Short title. This chapter may be known and cited as the uniform electronic recordation of custodial interrogations act. [ 2021 c 329 § 1.]
10.116.050 – Peace officers—Reasonably identifiable.
RCW 10.116.050 Peace officers—Reasonably identifiable. All law enforcement agencies shall adopt policies and procedures to ensure that uniformed peace officers while on duty and in the performance of their official duties are reasonably identifiable. For purposes of this section, “reasonably identifiable” means that the peace officer’s uniform clearly displays the officer’s name or other information […]
10.116.060 – Vehicular pursuit.
RCW 10.116.060 Vehicular pursuit. (1) A peace officer may not engage in a vehicular pursuit, unless: (a)(i) There is probable cause to believe that a person in the vehicle has committed or is committing a violent offense or sex offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030, or an escape under chapter 9A.76 RCW; or (ii) There […]
10.118.010 – Findings.
RCW 10.118.010 Findings. The legislature finds that law enforcement transparency and accountability are vital in maintaining public trust. Data collection is one essential tool to allow the public, law enforcement, and policymakers to analyze the effectiveness of existing police practices, determine which policies and training work and do not work, and avoid unintended consequences by […]
10.118.020 – Definitions.
RCW 10.118.020 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Contractor” means the institution of higher education contracted with the office of the attorney general to implement the statewide use of force data program as provided in this chapter. (2) “Great bodily harm” has the same […]
10.118.030 – Use of force—Reporting requirements.
RCW 10.118.030 Use of force—Reporting requirements. (1) Each law enforcement agency in the state is required to report each incident where a law enforcement officer employed by the agency used force and: (a) A fatality occurred in connection with the use of force; (b) Great bodily harm occurred in connection with the use of force; […]