Arkansas § 12-9-116 Persons with disabilities training

Arkansas Statutes

§ 12-9-116 — Persons with disabilities training

Arkansas § 12-9-116

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Ark. Code Ann. § 12-9-116 (2026).

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(a)(1) In accordance with the certification requirements of the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training for law enforcement officers, all law enforcement officers in the state shall complete additional continuing education and training as needed relating to persons with disabilities in a law enforcement context.

(2)Practicum training shall also be sufficient for the requirement under subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

(b)Training under subsection (a) of this section shall include without limitation:

(1)The dynamics of relating to a person with a disability;

(2)Interview techniques;

(3)Available supportive services; and (4) Pro-arrest guidelines and drawbacks of dual arrest and practices to promote the safety of law enforcement officers.

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(a) (1) In accordance with the certification requirements of the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training for law enforcement officers, all law enforcement officers in the state shall complete additional continuing education and training as needed relating to persons with disabilities in a law enforcement context. (2) Practicum training shall also be sufficient for the requirement under subdivision (a)(1) of this section. (b) Training under subsection (a) of this section shall include without limitation: (1) The dynamics of relating to a person with a disability; (2) Interview techniques; (3) Available supportive services; and (4) Pro-arrest guidelines and drawbacks of dual arrest and practices to promote the safety of law enforcement officers.