Bills · HR 3389
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3389Crime and Law Enforcement
Alzheimer’s Law Enforcement Education Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 14· LAST ACTION MAY 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a growing challenge: ensuring public safety personnel are equipped to handle interactions with a rapidly aging population, many of whom may suffer from dementia. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to better outcomes for people with Alzheimer's and similar conditions who encounter law enforcement, potentially preventing unnecessary distress, injury, or even death during police interactions. It aims to replace potential misunderstanding with informed responses.
Without this bill, or similar efforts, law enforcement officers may continue to lack specialized training in this area, potentially leading to situations where individuals with dementia are not properly identified or their behaviors are misinterpreted. This can result in escalated encounters, inappropriate use of force, or failure to recognize signs of abuse. By providing a national standard for training, this bill seeks to create more humane and effective responses, making communities safer and more understanding for everyone.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) within the Department of Justice to establish an online training course.
This ensures a federal agency is responsible for creating a dedicated resource to educate law enforcement on dementia.
PROVISION 02
The training course must include instructions on interacting with, recognizing symptoms of, and effectively communicating with persons with Alzheimer's or dementia.
This provides critical practical skills to officers, helping them understand and manage encounters with vulnerable individuals more effectively.
PROVISION 03
The course will teach effective alternatives to physical restraints and how to identify signs of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
These provisions aim to protect individuals with dementia from harm by promoting safer de-escalation techniques and empowering officers to recognize and report mistreatment.
PROVISION 04
The Director of COPS shall recommend that states count participation in the course towards required training hours for law enforcement and correctional officers.
This encourages officer participation by allowing them to apply the training towards existing professional development requirements.
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R· Florida
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 14
Introduced in House
MAY 14
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3389
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 14, 2025
Last actionMay 14, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 14, 2025
House BillHR 3389Crime and Law Enforcement
Alzheimer’s Law Enforcement Education Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 14, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 14, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
5
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