Training Police Officers about Persons with Disabilities: A 50-State Policy Analysis.
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| Title: | Training Police Officers about Persons with Disabilities: A 50-State Policy Analysis. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | McAfee, James K., Musso, Stephanie L. |
| Source: | Remedial and Special Education. Jan 1995 16(1):53-63. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 1995 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Content Analysis, Course Content, Disabilities, Knowledge Level, Learning Disabilities, Mental Disorders, Mental Retardation, National Surveys, Physical Disabilities, Police Education, Training |
| ISSN: | 0741-9325 |
| Abstract: | Directors of police academies in all 50 states were contacted regarding training policies for new officers. Of 48 states responding, 36 reported they require instruction on persons with disabilities. Analysis of training content revealed that most academies provide training about mental illness, but few include training about learning disabilities, mental retardation, or physical impairments. (Author/DB) |
| Journal Code: | CIJJUN1995 |
| Entry Date: | 1995 |
| Accession Number: | EJ497558 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Directors of police academies in all 50 states were contacted regarding training policies for new officers. Of 48 states responding, 36 reported they require instruction on persons with disabilities. Analysis of training content revealed that most academies provide training about mental illness, but few include training about learning disabilities, mental retardation, or physical impairments. (Author/DB) |
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| ISSN: | 0741-9325 |
