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The Police Work Bill
Tennessee bill lets prosecutors get credit for police work
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 7, relative to assistant district attorneys.
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This bill would let assistant district attorneys count their past police work towards their retirement, which could bring more experienced people to prosecute cases.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would change how assistant district attorneys get credit for their work. If it passes, people who used to be police officers could count that time towards their retirement when they become prosecutors. Supporters might say this helps bring experienced people into the district attorney's office, making sure cases are handled by those who know a lot about law enforcement. This could mean stronger cases against people who break the law. Others might worry about how this mixes police and prosecutor roles, or if it makes it harder for new lawyers to get these jobs. Since it's currently on hold for "Summer Study," there's time to think about if this is a good idea for fairness in the courts.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would let assistant district attorneys get credit for their past work as police officers.
- This credit would count year-for-year towards their service.
- The hiring district attorney general and the executive director of the district attorneys general conference would need to approve it.
- "Law enforcement experience" means full-time work as a POST-certified officer.
- An employment record would prove the police experience.
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