This bill, if passed, would require the police officers commission on standards and training to provide training and instructions for police officers and trainees on identifying and responding to incidents involving individuals with cognitive or communication-related disabilities. The training would include recognizing disabilities, de-escalating crisis situations, and referring individuals to community resources. The bill also requires that training be included in all police academies and that presenters include practitioners with expertise in disabilities and individuals with disabilities themselves.

This bill would also require the commission to provide training and guidelines for police detectives on investigating and handling complaints involving individuals with cognitive or communication-related disabilities. The training would be included in all police academies and presenters would include practitioners and individuals with disabilities. The bill defines cognitive disabilities as severe, chronic disabilities that result in substantial limitations in language. This bill would take effect upon passage.