New York A04157 mandates police officer training on interacting with individuals with disabilities, focusing on those who are blind or deaf or hard.
New York A04157 amends the executive law to require ongoing training programs for all current and new police officers and peace officers on how to interact with individuals with disabilities. The training emphasizes techniques to improve interactions with individuals who are blind or deaf or hard of hearing. The content of this training program will be developed in consultation with the justice center for the protection of people with special needs. This act is set to take effect on April 1st following its enactment.
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