H.R. 3389: Alzheimer’s Law Enforcement Education Act of 2025

This bill, titled the Alzheimer’s Law Enforcement Education Act of 2025, aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of law enforcement personnel regarding Alzheimer’s disease and similar forms of dementia. The main components of the bill can be summarized as follows:

Establishment of a Training Course

The bill requires the Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services within the Department of Justice to create an online training course focused on Alzheimer’s disease and similar forms of dementia. This course must be developed within one year after the law is enacted.

Content of the Training Course

The training course will cover various important topics, including:

• Interacting with Individuals: Instructions on how to effectively interact with persons who have Alzheimer’s disease or similar forms of dementia.
• Recognizing Symptoms: Techniques to recognize behavioral symptoms and characteristics associated with these conditions.
• Effective Communication: Methods for communicating appropriately with individuals suffering from dementia.
• Alternatives to Restraints: Guidance on the use of alternatives to physical restraints when dealing with individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.
• Identifying Abuse: Training on how to identify signs of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of persons with Alzheimer’s disease or related conditions.

Application of the Training

Upon the completion of the course, the Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services is encouraged to recommend that relevant state departments and agencies recognize participation in this training as part of the required instructional hours for law enforcement officers, correctional officers, or correctional probation officers, which might be necessary for continued employment or appointment.

Implementation Timeline

The implementation of this training initiative is expected to occur within one year of the bill's enactment, which underscores the urgency of addressing the needs of individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease in the context of law enforcement interactions.

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