Law enforcement should be trained to recognize someone with an Intellectual disability (ID), how to properly treat someone with an ID, and learn de-escalation protocols for certain scenarios. 

 Research has indicated that people with Intellectual disabilities (PWID) are more likely to become victims of crime when compared with both those without ID and those with other disabilities (Wilson & Brewer, as qtd in Henshaw 621).

An Intellectual disability is defined as a type of long term disability that is attributable to a physical, mental, or a combination of impairments that result in functional limitations in major life activities. Intellectual disabilities are characterized by limited or diminished Intellectual functioning and difficulty with adaptive behaviors such as schedules and routines, or social interactions (IACP Law Enforcement).

Working with an individual who has an Intellectual disability (ID) such as Down syndrome or Autism can be a challenge even for those who have experience working with people with disabilities.

Many times when there is an interaction between police and someone who may have an ID, confusion and violence may occur.

In order to address some of the unnecessary violence and confusion posted upon police and PWID, more specialized police training for (ID) should be put in place.