2014 Arkansas Code
Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, And Military Affairs
Subtitle 2 - Law Enforcement Agencies And Programs
Chapter 9 - Law Enforcement Officer Training and Standards
Subchapter 1 - Commission and Advisory Board on Standards and Training
§ 12-9-116 - Persons with disabilities training.

(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.