Respiratory choke-hold, limitation on use of.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 590.805
in effect590.805. Respiratory choke-hold, limitation on use of. — 1. A law enforcement officer shall not knowingly use a respiratory choke-hold unless the use is in defense of the officer or another from serious physical injury or death.
2. A respiratory choke-hold includes the use of any body part or object to attempt to control or disable by applying pressure to a person's neck with the purpose of controlling or restricting such person's breathing.
(L. 2021 S.B. 53 & 60)
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