§ 214-f. Emergency situations involving people with autism spectrum
disorder and other developmental disabilities. The superintendent shall,
for all members of the state police:

1. Develop, maintain and disseminate, in consultation with the
commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities,
written policies and procedures consistent with section 13.43 of the
mental hygiene law, regarding the handling of emergency situations
involving individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other
developmental disabilities. Such policies and procedures shall make
provisions for the education and training of new and veteran police
officers on the handling of emergency situations involving individuals
with developmental disabilities; and

2. Recommend to the governor, rules and regulations with respect to
establishment and implementation on an ongoing basis of a training
program for all current and new police officers regarding the policies
and procedures established pursuant to this subdivision, along with
recommendations for periodic retraining of police officers.