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"Weapon." Anything readily capable of lethal use and

possessed under circumstances not manifestly appropriate for

lawful uses which it may have. The term includes a firearm which

is not loaded or lacks a clip or other component to render it

immediately operable, and components which can readily be

assembled into a weapon.

§ 2143. Written policies required.

(a) General rule.--Each law enforcement agency shall develop

and implement a written use of force policy governing the

procedures under which a law enforcement officer should

initiate, continue and terminate the use of force. This policy

may be the model policy endorsed by a national or State

organization or association that is consistent with the

requirements of this subchapter. The written policy shall

reflect consideration of the guidelines under this section.

(b) Intent of guidelines.--The guidelines under this section

are solely intended to direct law enforcement agencies in

developing use of force policies and outline the content of

these policies. The guidelines contained in this section are not

intended to mandate the actions of individual law enforcement

officers.

(c) Policy guidelines.--Each law enforcement agency policy

shall be consistent with current training and certification

standards and include the following procedural elements:

(1) Decision-making criteria or principles for

initiation of force. These criteria or principles may

include, but are not limited to:

(i) The severity of the crime at issue.

(ii) Whether the suspect poses an immediate threat

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