The law requires that district judges and police receive training in mental health, autism and intellectual disabilities, all of which can affect a person’s behavior and interactions with law enforcement. Mr. Caltagirone said he wants police and court officials to know “what to look for and how to handle it” so that a person’s illness does not unnecessarily result in a violent altercation or trip to the lockup.
- 07/21/2015
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