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RCW 10.116.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Law enforcement agency" includes any "general authority Washington law enforcement agency" and any "limited authority Washington law enforcement agency," as those ter…
RCW 10.116.020 Chokehold or neck restraint prohibited.
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(1) A peace officer may not use a chokehold or neck restraint on another person in the course of his or her duties as a peace officer. (2) Any policies pertaining to the use of force adopted by law enforcement agencies must be consistent with this section. (3) For the purposes of…
RCW 10.116.022 Hog-tying prohibited.
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(1) A peace officer is prohibited from: (a) Hog-tying a person; or (b) Assisting in putting a person into a hog-tie. (2) Hog-tying shall constitute the use of excessive force for the purposes of RCW 10.93.190. (3) This section shall not be interpreted to prohibit the use of any o…
RCW 10.116.030 Use of tear gas.
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(1) A law enforcement agency may not use or authorize its peace officers or other employees to use tear gas unless necessary to alleviate a present risk of serious harm posed by a: (a) Riot; (b) barricaded subject; or (c) hostage situation. (2) Prior to using tear gas as authoriz…
