# Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-8-109: Stricter qualifications and standards by employing agency

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T38_C8_S38-8-109

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-8-109
- **Heading:** Stricter qualifications and standards by employing agency
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 38 / Chapter 8 / Section 38-8-109

## Text

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to preclude an employing agency from establishing qualifications and standards for hiring and training police officers that exceed those set by the commission. Acts 1981, ch. 455, § 9; T.C.A., § 38-11-109.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to preclude an employing agency from establishing qualifications and standards for hiring and training police officers that exceed those set by the commission.
Acts 1981, ch. 455, § 9; T.C.A., § 38-11-109.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-8-101 Part definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T38_C8_S38-8-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-8-102 Tennessee peace officer standards and training commission - Creation and composition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T38_C8_S38-8-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-8-103 Director - Staff - Expenses of members](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T38_C8_S38-8-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-8-104 Powers and duties of commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T38_C8_S38-8-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-8-105 Minimum standards binding on governmental entities - Penalty for violation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T38_C8_S38-8-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-8-106 Qualifications of police officers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T38_C8_S38-8-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-8-107 Certification of officers - In-service training by employing agency - Decertification check](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T38_C8_S38-8-107.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-8-108 Donations of property or money to commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T38_C8_S38-8-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-8-109 Stricter qualifications and standards by employing agency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T38_C8_S38-8-109.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-8-110 Application of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T38_C8_S38-8-110.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-8-111 In-service training - Cash supplements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T38_C8_S38-8-111.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-8-112 Courses on use of citations in lieu of arrest - Domestic violence training - Procedures to respond to persons with mental illness](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T38_C8_S38-8-112.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-8-113 Choke holding training](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T38_C8_S38-8-113.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-8-114 Community policing pilot programs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T38_C8_S38-8-114.md)

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