As a matter of making police interactions for individuals with cognitive and communication-related disabilities safer and respectful of their unique needs, we supported legislation that will require training of police officers in responding to individuals with cognitive and communication-related disabilities. This legislation passed!
Training for Police on Individuals with Cognitive and Communication-Related Disabilities (H 5185, S 401)
Sponsors
Representative Terri Cortvriend & Senator Alana DiMario
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