An Act relative to police training in appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum and other intellectual and developmental disabilities

Police reform legislation passed last session included critical training requirements for law enforcement personnel concerning how they interact with individuals on the autism spectrum. However, the training did not extend to corrections officers, who are also responsible for the custody of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities on a daily basis. This training is currently only done for new officers.

This legislation would provide training for interactions with individuals on the autism spectrum for all law enforcement officers — making our communities safer for all.