When drivers with autism encounter police officers, they are often unsettled by the lights, sounds and communication ...

For individuals living with autism and communication disorders, everyday emergencies can be frightening. The Bristow Police Department and the Bristow Public Library are working together to change ...

Jan 25, 2025 Jan 25, 2025 Updated Jan 25, 2025 WARSAW — Traffic stops are stressful for anybody. But if you’re on the autism spectrum, the sirens, flashing lights and unfamiliar environment may ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Work is progressing on the Mahoning County Blue Envelope Initiative, an effort to help law enforcement become better aware of diagnosed conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ...

State police in Massachusetts have begun implementing a program to improve interactions with people on the autism spectrum, building upon legislation that won Senate approval in January and remains ...

A new statewide initiative is aiming to make traffic stops safer and less stressful for drivers with autism or mental health ...

Sam Kanji loves to get behind the wheel. He drives everywhere he can, from work to the grocery store. Before he hits the road, though, he checks his glove compartment for a blue envelope. The simple ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Marion County on Wednesday announced the launch of a new program aimed at improving interactions between people with disabilities and law enforcement. The Blue Envelope Program, ...

State leaders say the envelopes are designed to promote clearer communication and improve safety during traffic stops ...

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Sept. 26 adopted a new program designed to improve communication between law enforcement officers and people they encounter with disabilities or ...

The Dutchess and Greene county sheriffs, in conjunction with the state Sheriff’s Association, have adopted the Blue Envelope Program, an initiative thought to improve safety for drivers and other ...