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POST develops statewide 'wandering' guidelines under AB; aims to standardize responses for Alzheimer’s, dementia and autism
Summary
POST presented new statewide guidelines required by statute to address wandering associated with Alzheimer’s, dementia and autism. The framework prescribes a four‑phase response, interoperability with transit and hospital partners, use of technology and registries, and a completion deadline of 01/01/2026 per the law, with outreach planned to smaller agencies and regional resource strategies.
POST staff described a new standalone 'wandering' guideline created to satisfy a statutory mandate referenced in the presentation (identified in the transcript as AB 20 25 41 and penal code reference). The guideline expands on existing missing‑persons guidance and adds operational elements to help officers and dispatchers respond to incidents involving individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or autism who may elope or wander.
Kevin Hatano, law enforcement consultant, said the law requires POST to produce guidelines by January 1, 2026, and that POST convened a three‑day workshop with about 16 subject matter experts (juvenile/child crimes…
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