§ 214-f. Emergency situations involving people with autism spectrum\ndisorder and other developmental disabilities. The superintendent shall,\nfor all members of the state police:\n 1. Develop, maintain and disseminate, in consultation with the\ncommissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities,\nwritten policies and procedures consistent with section 13.43 of the\nmental hygiene law, regarding the handling of emergency situations\ninvolving individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other\ndevelopmental disabilities. Such policies and procedures shall make\nprovisions for the education and training of new and veteran police\nofficers on the handling of emergency situations involving individuals\nwith developmental disabilities; and\n 2. Recommend to the governor, rules and regulations with respect to\nestablishment and implementation on an ongoing basis of a training\nprogram for all current and new police officers regarding the policies\nand procedures established pursuant to this subdivision, along with\nrecommendations for periodic retraining of police officers.\n
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