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Riverside Police to offer ‘blue envelope’ cards for drivers with autism or communication needs
Summary
Council heard a presentation and endorsed the Riverside Police Department offering blue envelopes—small cards drivers can present during traffic stops listing communication needs and medical details—to help officers adapt interactions with people who are nonverbal or have autism.
At the Feb. 18 Riverside City Council meeting, Police Chief Josh Robinson presented a “blue envelope” program designed to improve safety and communication during traffic stops for people who are nonverbal or have developmental disabilities.
The chief described the card as a simple tool: drivers keep a printed blue envelope in their car with front-side prompts for the driver and…
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