Law Enforcement - As introduced, requires each law enforcement agency to develop and implement an alternative crisis response unit; requires the Tennessee peace officer standards and training commission to establish uniform training standards for alternative crisis response units in all law enforcement agencies. - Amends TCA Title 33 and Title 38.

Summary

The bill mandates that every law‑enforcement agency in Tennessee develop and operate an "alternative crisis response unit" that pairs a qualified mental‑health professional with a full‑time officer on mental‑health calls. The state’s Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission must set uniform training standards for these units and provide annual training for officers on how to support the mental‑health professional. The goal is to improve responses to mental‑health emergencies.

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