2025 Session #4: Police Interactions and the Disability Community: An Examination on Past Problems and Discussion on Moving Towards a Collaborative and Just System
Presenters:
Sey In, Staff Attorney with Disability Rights Arizona Rebecca Shaeffer– Staff Attorney, NDRN
Synopsis:
This presentation will cover historical problems individuals with disabilities have experienced during police encounters. This presentation will cover findings from the U.S. Department of Justice, discuss best practices for different types of police encounters, strategize methods to improve interactions between the police and individuals with disabilities, and cover self-advocacy tips.