No law enforcement officer, including any member of the Tennessee highway patrol, shall engage in political activity, support or opposition to any candidate, party or measure in any election when on duty or acting in the officer's or member's official capacity. When off duty and acting as a private citizen, no officer, including any member of the Tennessee highway patrol, shall be prohibited from engaging in political activity or denied the right to refrain from engaging in the activity.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 38 - Prevention and Detection of Crime
Chapter 8 - Employment and Training of Police Officers
Part 3 - Investigations of Police Officers
§ 38-8-302. Questioning — Information Provided to Officer Being Questioned
§ 38-8-303. Disclosures by Officers
§ 38-8-304. Officer Notified of Charges and Sanctions — Opportunity to Respond — Counsel
§ 38-8-306. Suspension of Officers
§ 38-8-308. Rights Deemed Minimum Rights — Agency Grievance Procedures — Additional Rights