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

PROVIDENCE – The state has launched a new initiative to ease communication between drivers on the autism spectrum and law enforcement officers during traffic stops. The Rhode Island Division of Motor ...

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, ...

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

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

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 ...

Massachusetts State Police showcase their new blue envelopes, designed to improve interactions with drivers on the autism spectrum, during an event hosted by Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts on ...

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 ...

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 ...

Almost everyone gets nervous during a traffic stop, but people with disabilities also worry about whether an officer understands their condition or could misinterpret their symptoms. An Inland Empire ...

In a move toward better communication and understanding between law enforcement and members of the city’s neurodiverse community, the Santa Barbara Police Department (SBPD) is initiating its Blue ...