Critical Awareness for Law Enforcement and First Responders

PARTICIPANTS WILL OBTAIN

  • Improved communication and outcomes between law enforcement and criminal justice professionals, and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for victims, witnesses, or alleged perpetrators

  • List characteristics of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities

  • Demonstrate competence at identifying a perpetrator with disabilities

  • Identify stages of behavioral crisis and effective intervention options during response and investigation

  • Explain responsibilities of law enforcement officers related to individuals with disabilities

Christina Smith