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This bill requires all law enforcement agencies in Michigan to adopt a comprehensive use of force policy within six months of the bill's effective date. The policy must clearly define key terms like "deadly force" (force likely to create a substantial risk of death or serious bodily harm), "de-escalation technique" (strategies to reduce threat levels and ensure safety), and "objectively reasonable" (use of force judged from a reasonable officer's perspective considering the specific circumstances). The policy must mandate that officers only use physical force that is objectively reasonable and include specific standards for using physical force, issuing verbal warnings, using deadly force (only when necessary to protect against imminent threats of death or serious bodily harm), and employing alternatives and de-escalation techniques. The bill explicitly states that intentionally restricting an individual's airflow in a way that creates a substantial risk of death or serious bodily harm constitutes deadly force. Law enforcement agencies are required to continuously review and update their policies to ensure compliance with the law and current legal precedents, and must make these policies publicly accessible by posting them on their websites or at their physical locations. The bill allows agencies to adopt policies that exceed the minimum requirements outlined in the legislation.

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