AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- POLICE OFFICERS -- COMMISSION ON STANDARDS AND TRAINING -- YOUTH TRAUMA-INFORMED POLICING

Summary

The bill adds a new section requiring Rhode Island’s Police Officers Commission on Standards and Training to develop and publish mandatory training on recognizing and responding to traumatized youth. All police recruits and in‑service officers must complete the course, which will be taught by experts in child development and trauma. The goal is to improve de‑escalation and referral practices when youth are affected by law‑enforcement incidents.

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