The use of choke holds and carotid holds are prohibited, except when the officer reasonably believes he or another person is at risk of great bodily harm or when deadly force is authorized.
La. R.S. 40:2553
Neck restraint prohibition
Known as the Silver Alert Act
The act spans §§ 40–40 (90 sections).
Acts 2021, No. 430, §1.
Official source: Louisiana State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Louisiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.