(3) The Illinois State Police shall establish a Silver Search Task Force within 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 99th General Assembly to assist the Illinois State Police in development and deployment of the Silver Search Awareness Program and toolkit. The Task Force shall establish the criteria and create a toolkit, which may include usage of Department of Transportation signs, under Section 2705-505.6 of the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. The Task Force shall monitor and review the implementation and operation of that program, including procedures, budgetary requirements, standards, and minimum requirements for the training of law enforcement personnel on how to interact appropriately and effectively with individuals that suffer from Alzheimer's disease, other dementia, or other dementia-like cognitive impairment. The Task Force shall also develop additional network and financial resources for use in the system. The Task Force shall include, but is not limited to, one representative from each of the following: (A) the Illinois State Police;(B) the Department on Aging;(C) the Department of Public Health;(D) the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board;(E) the Illinois Emergency Management Agency;(F) the Secretary of State;(G) the Department of Transportation;(H) the Department of the Lottery;(I) the Illinois Toll Highway Authority;(J) a State association dedicated to Alzheimer's care, support, and research;(K) a State association dedicated to improving quality of life for persons age 50 and over;(L) a State group of area agencies involved in planning and coordinating services and programs for older persons in their respective areas;(M) a State organization dedicated to enhancing communication and cooperation between sheriffs;(N) a State association of police chiefs and other leaders of police and public safety organizations;(O) a State association representing Illinois publishers;(P) a State association that advocates for the broadcast industry;(Q) a member of a large wireless telephone carrier; and(R) a member of a small wireless telephone carrier. The members of the Task Force designated in subparagraphs (A) through (I) of this paragraph (3) shall be appointed by the head of the respective agency. The members of the Task Force designated in subparagraphs (J) through (R) of this paragraph (3) shall be appointed by the Director of the Illinois State Police. The Director of the Illinois State Police or his or her designee shall serve as Chair of the Task Force.
The Task Force shall meet at least twice a year and shall provide a report on the operations of the Silver Search Program to the General Assembly and the Governor each year by June 30.