Maryland SB745 mandates police training on dementia and autism, including locating missing individuals and sensory-aware approaches.

Maryland SB745 amends police training requirements to include specific training on individuals with dementia and autism. This training covers locating wandering or missing individuals, searching near bodies of water, sensory-aware approaches, reunification, documentation, and interagency coordination. The changes apply to both entrance-level and in-service training for state and local police. The law takes effect on October 1, 2026.

Maryland SB745 mandates police training on dementia and autism, including locating missing individuals and sensory-aware approaches.

Maryland SB745 amends police training requirements to include specific training on individuals with dementia and autism. This training covers locating wandering or missing individuals, searching near bodies of water, sensory-aware approaches, reunification, documentation, and interagency coordination. The changes apply to both entrance-level and in-service training for state and local police. The law takes effect on October 1, 2026.