This bill would require all law enforcement officers, including correctional officers, to undergo training for interactions with individuals on the autism spectrum to ensure that those hired to protect and these individuals are properly educated on how to handle any high-pressure situation they may be in during the course of their career. While the police reform bill signed during the 191st session by former Governor Charlie Baker was a monumental step in making the Commonwealth safer for all, currently training is only done for new correctional officers. This lack of training could have catastrophic results as corrections officers are responsible for the custody of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities on a daily basis.