This report highlights a significant step toward enhancing public trust and accountability in law enforcement.
The Police Officers Standards and Training Commission in Tennessee has voted to create a universal patch that will identify off-duty certified law enforcement officers, addressing confusion over who is and isn’t a legitimate officer.
This initiative follows concerns about non-certified security guards, some of whom wear police identification without proper certification.
The plan includes audits and inspections to ensure compliance, with the state funding the patch design, though individuals will need to purchase it.
While the initiative is set for Middle Tennessee counties, there’s a push to expand it statewide.