Title
AN ACT CONCERNING 9-1-1 VOLUNTARY EMERGENCY REGISTRY for the purpose of establishing the 9-1-1 Registry Program to alert certain first responders of certain behaviors, diagnoses, or traits of individuals with special needs may present during certain encounters with first responders.
Background
This bill allows individuals and those caring for individuals with special needs and/or heightened sensitivities to notify the Prince George's County Police Department of those individuals with particularized needs and/or heightened sensitivities prior to any engagement with law enforcement. On occasion when law enforcement is requested to respond to an emergency situation they encounter individuals with special needs and/or heightened sensitivities, which can present unease and uncertainty for law enforcement and misunderstanding for the individual. Neither situation is ideal and has the potential for mishaps from law enforcement and/or the individual, and this bill will alleviate some of the possible tensions that arise when there are misunderstands between law enforcement and the community.