SB 418 will strengthen officer preparedness, reduce misunderstandings and give families greater peace of mind as their loved ...

ROANOKE, VA – For Sergeant Rick Garletts, the push to make traffic stops safer begins at home. “The anxiety I’ve had with all the kids driving is crashes, you know, the normal things parents usually ...

WORCESTER — Calling it a fantastic day, the director of the Autism Resource Center celebrated the news that Worcester police are joining the state Blue Envelope Program, created to alert officers that ...

VIRGINIA, USA — Getting pulled over can be nerve-wracking for anyone. However, for people on the autism spectrum, that moment can quickly turn overwhelming or dangerous, especially if communication ...

When drivers with autism encounter police officers, they are often unsettled by the lights, sounds and communication challenges that come with a traffic stop. Officers on these stops may sometimes ...

The proposed program would allow drivers with autism spectrum disorder to voluntarily carry envelopes identifying their ...

The Kettering Police Department’s new initiative shows its commitment to inclusivity and community support, officials said. The department launched the Blue Envelope Program on World Autism Day, which ...

The Naperville Police Department is launching a new initiative to improve interactions between police and individuals with autism. Called the Blue Envelope Program, it provides people on the autism ...

The envelopes contain information for police plus a contact number for the driver. Cues for police on speaking with an agitated driver are included in the envelope. The state police launched its ...