(b) The course described in subdivision (a) shall consist of classroom instruction and shall utilize interactive training methods to ensure that the training is as realistic as possible. The course shall include, at a minimum, core instruction in all of the following:

1. (1) The cause and nature of mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.
2. (2) How to identify indicators of mental disability and how to respond appropriately in a variety of common situations.
3. (3) Conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques for potentially dangerous situations involving a person with a mental disability.
4. (4) Appropriate language usage when interacting with a person with a mental disability.
5. (5) Alternatives to lethal force when interacting with potentially dangerous persons with mental disabilities.
6. (6) Community and state resources available to serve persons with mental disabilities and how these resources can be best utilized by law enforcement to benefit the mentally disabled community.
7. (7) The fact that a crime committed in whole or in part because of an actual or perceived disability of the victim is a hate crime punishable under Title 11.6 (commencing with Section 422.55) of Part 1.