MAYOR ADAMS SIGNS LEGISLATION REQUIRING NYPD TO TRAIN OFFICERS ON HOW TO INTERACT WITH PEOPLE WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

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MAYOR ADAMS SIGNS LEGISLATION REQUIRING NYPD TO TRAIN OFFICERS ON HOW TO INTERACT WITH PEOPLE WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed Intro. 273-B, which will require the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to provide training to officers on how to recognize and interact with people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Agency

Mayor's Office (OM)

Subject

Mental Health
Laws and legislation
Police

Report type

Press Releases

Date published

2023-05-11

Language

English

Calendar year

2023

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Other Publication

NYC Government Publication

MAYOR ADAMS SIGNS LEGISLATION REQUIRING NYPD TO TRAIN OFFICERS ON HOW TO INTERACT WITH PEOPLE WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

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