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Reference: F-2021-01049

Request

Request 1

For the years 2018, 2019, and 2020, please provide me, if possible, with the number of people with developmental disabilities/neurodivergent conditions (which may include but is not limited to autism spectrum disorder, Aspergers, ADHD, Tourette Syndrome, and intellectual disabilities) that have been arrested by Police Service of Northern Ireland.

Request 2

For the years 2018, 2019, and 2020, please provide details on staff training in relation to dealing with people who have developmental disabilities/neurodivergent conditions. Please provide information on when each training session occurred and how long for, which person or organisation delivered each training, the form the training was delivered in, how many police officers attended each training, and whether the training was mandatory. Please also provide any training materials received by officers and any other documents pertaining to the training.

Response

Arrests & Training Regarding Developmental Disabilities