Alzheimer's Training for Law Enforcement

Official: Alzheimer’s Law Enforcement Education Act of 2025

IntroducedMay 14, 2025

Why This Matters

This bill aims to create an online training program for law enforcement on how to effectively interact with people who have Alzheimer's disease or similar forms of dementia. It is important because it helps ensure that officers are better prepared to handle situations involving these individuals safely and compassionately.

If you are a law enforcement officer, you will need to complete this new training to better assist individuals with Alzheimer's disease.

Affects: Law enforcement officers and individuals with Alzheimer's disease or similar conditions.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill requires a new training course on Alzheimer's disease and similar conditions for law enforcement officers. 2. The training will cover how to interact and communicate with individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease. 3. It will teach officers to recognize behavioral symptoms and identify signs of abuse or neglect. 4. The course will be available online and must be established within one year of the bill's passage. 5. Participation in this training can count towards required hours for law enforcement certification.

Who is affected?

Law enforcement officers and individuals with Alzheimer's disease or similar conditions.