Rhode Island H7193 mandates training for police officers and trainees to identify, respond to, and handle incidents involving individuals with.

Rhode Island H7193 establishes mandatory training standards for police officers and trainees to effectively identify, respond to, and handle incidents involving individuals with developmental disabilities. This act amends the definition of developmental disability to include a mental or physical impairment manifested at any age. The training will be incorporated into all curricula for recruits and in-service trainees, and in all police academies operated or certified by the commission. The act takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H7193 mandates training for police officers and trainees to identify, respond to, and handle incidents involving individuals with.

Rhode Island H7193 establishes mandatory training standards for police officers and trainees to effectively identify, respond to, and handle incidents involving individuals with developmental disabilities. This act amends the definition of developmental disability to include a mental or physical impairment manifested at any age. The training will be incorporated into all curricula for recruits and in-service trainees, and in all police academies operated or certified by the commission. The act takes effect upon passage.