Developmental Disabilities: What Law Enforcement Officers Need to Know
2022
Author
Academic Training to Inform Police Responses
Description
This two-page resource provides examples of law enforcement encounters with people with developmental disabilities, discusses how understanding more about disabilities can lead to safe and effective interactions, and provides examples of possible behaviors of people with developmental disabilities and recommended responses.
Topic Area
Disability Response
Type
Brief
Publisher
Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)