This bill directs the Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services to develop an online training course for law enforcement, correctional officers, and probation officers on Alzheimer's disease and similar forms of dementia within one year of the bill's enactment. The training course will cover how to interact with people with these conditions, recognize behavioral symptoms, communicate effectively, use alternatives to physical restraints, and identify signs of abuse or neglect. The bill requires the course developers to consult with the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to ensure the training is comprehensive and evidence-based. The legislation recommends that states allow officers who complete the course to count it toward their continuing education requirements for maintaining their positions. This bill primarily affects law enforcement agencies and their officers nationwide, aiming to improve how police and correctional staff respond to and assist people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
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