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San Gabriel police outline ‘special alert’ sticker program to flag residents with special needs
Summary
San Gabriel police presented a voluntary program to issue free “special alert” stickers tied to an application stored in the department’s computer‑aided dispatch system, saying the measure is intended to improve safety and response for residents with disabilities or special needs.
San Gabriel police on Tuesday presented a voluntary “special alert” sticker program that would provide residents who request support — and whose family members or caregivers complete an application — a free sticker for a home or vehicle and store the applicant’s information in the department’s computer‑aided dispatch (CAD) system.
Police said the program is intended to let dispatchers and officers know, at the time of a stop or a house call, that someone at the address or in the vehicle may have special needs, so responders can alter their approach and reduce misunderstandings. “Once they return it to us, we will provide them with a free…
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