Tennessee § 38-1-503 - Adoption of written policy prohibiting racial profiling.
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§ 38-1-503. Adoption of written policy prohibiting racial profiling.
Each law enforcement agency shall adopt a written policy that prohibits racial profiling by its employees. Each agency shall adopt its written policy on or before January 1, 2016. Acts 2015, ch. 335, § 1. Code Commission Notes. Former part 5, §§ 38-1-501 — 38-1-503 (Acts 2008, ch. 977, §§ 1, 2), concerning the Racial Profiling Prevention Act, was deleted as obsolete by the code commission in 2010. Effective Dates. Acts 2015, ch. 335, § 2. May 4, 2015.
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