Urges Attorney General to require training for law enforcement regarding the developmentally disabled and persons with behavioral health crises.

This Assembly Resolution (AR 73) urges New Jersey’s Attorney General to establish mandatory in-service training for all state, county, and local law enforcement officers. It specifically calls for a minimum of two hours of training every three years focused on interacting with developmentally disabled individuals and those experiencing behavioral health crises. The resolution references existing free NJLearn programs as potential resources and encourages the Attorney General to collaborate with law enforcement agencies to create standardized guidelines. It does not create new law but seeks to expand officer awareness and response protocols for vulnerable populations.