Library Item
Law Enforcement Awareness of Disabilities (LEAD)
| Sub Title | Instructor's Training Manual and Video |
| Topic Code | 2090 - Professional Training and Education |
| Author Name | CA Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training |
| Publication Date | March 1996 |
| Place of Publish | Sacramento, CA |
| Publisher | CA Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training |
| Acquisition Source | POST Training Program Services Bureau, 1601 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95816-7083; 916-227-4885 |
| Series Statement | Series on disabilities. |
| Key Word Descriptors | accused offenders, autism/pervasive developmental disorders, awareness, cerebral palsy, communication, community, criminal justice, developmental disabilities, disability awareness, Down syndrome, epilepsy, law enforcement awareness, mental retardation, peace officer training, victims of crime |
| URL Address | http://post.ca.gov/ |
| Physical Description | training manual: 245 pp.; video: 55 min. |
| General Notes | Gives extension of Effectively Communicating with Offenders Who Are Handicapped (ECOH) training program, where scenarios are located in jails and prisons. The LEADs project features scenarios depicting street level interactions between persons with developmental disabilities and law enforcement officers, to extend training potential to police academies and advanced officer training courses. Covers disability awareness and the four major types of developmental disabilities with background information for trainers and activities. From a PDF Cycle XVIII grant training course for law enforcement includes video on disability awareness in areas of proper questioning of witnesses and victims, recognition of disabilities in giving respect and extra time for individuals to respond, and watching for medical behavior not criminal behavior (e.g. epileptic seizure). Individuals with developmental disabilities suggest that police officers need to recognize disabilities and be gentler and kinder when dealing with these situations. Suggests that a list of resources be available to help police officers. |
| Summary | From a PDF Cycle XVIII grant, expands and extends training for law enforcement personnel so that they can better understand, assist and communicate with persons having developmental disabilities. Gives special segments from the June 1995 Telecourse. |
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