Alzheimer's Law Enforcement Education Act of 2024

HR 9119, the Alzheimer's Law Enforcement Education Act of 2024, requires the Department of Justice to create an online training course for law enforcement officers on interacting with people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. The course covers recognizing symptoms, effective communication techniques, avoiding physical restraints, and identifying abuse or neglect. It mandates that state departments count this training toward required certification hours for law enforcement, correctional, and probation officers. The bill directly affects these officers by requiring new training standards for handling encounters with individuals experiencing dementia. The training must be developed within one year of the bill's enactment.