MD HB634

Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission must add training on individuals with dementia and autism to both entrance-level and in-service police training curricula

Required training topics include locating individuals who are wandering, eloping, or missing, and searching near bodies of water

Officers must learn sensory-aware approaches when interacting with individuals with dementia or autism

Training must cover reunification procedures, documentation requirements, and interagency coordination

Effective date: October 1, 2026