Training for Police on Individuals with Cognitive and Communication-Related Disabilities (H 5185, S 401)

  • Status: Passed
  • Position: Support
  • Bill Number: H 5185, S 401
  • Session: 2023
  • Latest Update: March 8, 2023
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Summary

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 disabilities.

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!

Sponsors:
Representative Terri Cortvriend & Senator Alana DiMario

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