Development of drone policy — Use of drone by qualified officer

Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-8-134, under General Provisions.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-8-134

(a) As used in this section:(1) “Drone” has the same meaning as defined in § 39-13-609; and(2) “Law enforcement agency” has the same meaning as defined in § 39-13-609.

(1) “Drone” has the same meaning as defined in § 39-13-609; and

(2) “Law enforcement agency” has the same meaning as defined in § 39-13-609.

(b) By January 1, 2024, except as provided in subsection (c), each law enforcement agency shall develop and enforce a policy that prohibits an officer from using a drone or other substantially similar device as a weapon under any circumstances while in the exercise of the officer's official duties.

(c) A law enforcement agency shall permit an officer qualified to operate a drone to utilize a drone or a substantially similar device for the purpose of remotely detonating a bomb or similar incendiary or explosive device.