Written Question · S4W-08890 · Session 4
What training is given to police officers to identify the signs of autistic spectrum disorders.
The question
To ask the Scottish Government what training is given to police officers to identify the signs of autistic spectrum disorders.
The answer
The training of police officers is an operational matter for Chief Constables. The Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland have informed me that the probationer training programme includes specific training on autistic spectrum disorders and that further training is provided to all officers during their training on mental health issues.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S4W-08890 by reference.