Plain English Breakdown
The official source material does not provide information about increased penalties or costs associated with the bill.
Expanding Protection for Correctional Officers
This bill changes Tennessee law to include correctional officers and probation or parole officers as 'law enforcement officers' when dealing with assault charges.
What This Bill Does
- Changes the definition of a 'law enforcement officer' in Tennessee's laws to add correctional officers working for county jails, state corrections department, or private prison companies.
- Also adds probation or parole officers from the state corrections department and private providers to the list of law enforcement officers under assault laws.
Who It Names or Affects
- Correctional officers working in county jails, state correction facilities, or private prisons
- Probation and parole officers from the state corrections department or private providers
Terms To Know
- POST-certified law enforcement officer
- A police officer who has completed training approved by the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) board.
- Law enforcement officer
- Someone whose job is to enforce laws, including police officers, correctional officers, and probation or parole officers.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify how much more it will cost the state or local governments.
- It's unclear if this change will lead to more people being charged with assault against these officers.