No law enforcement officer shall use a choke hold or other similar respiratory restraining maneuver, with or without the use of a police baton, on any suspect, defendant or other person unless other methods of restraint are ineffective. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the use of the lateral vascular maneuver.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 38 - Prevention and Detection of Crime
Chapter 3 - Public Officers Preventing Commission of Offenses
§ 38-3-101. Methods of Preventing Offenses
§ 38-3-103. Other Conservators of the Peace
§ 38-3-104. Officers May Command Aid
§ 38-3-105. Acts by Persons Aiding Officers
§ 38-3-106. Refusal to Obey Command to Aid Officers
§ 38-3-107. Neglect of Duty by Officer
§ 38-3-109. Bond to Keep the Peace
§ 38-3-110. Form of Bond — Scire Facias Upon Forfeiture
§ 38-3-111. Officer Failing to Perform Duties Prescribed in §§ 38-3-108, 38-3-109
§ 38-3-112. Power of Governor to Order Posse or Military Force From Other County
§ 38-3-113. Federal Officers Making Arrests for Nonfederal Offenses