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This bill requires law enforcement officers and student resource officers to be trained in de-escalation techniques and provided with de-escalation equipment, such as protective barriers, that can help create safer interactions between officers and the public or students. The bill specifies that this training and equipment provision is subject to available funding (appropriation), and it overrides any existing laws that might conflict with this requirement. De-escalation techniques are strategies designed to reduce tension and prevent potential confrontations from becoming physically violent, with the goal of protecting both the officers and the individuals they are interacting with. By mandating specific training and protective equipment, the bill aims to improve the safety and effectiveness of law enforcement and student resource officer interactions in potentially challenging situations.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1648