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Montgomery County honors 20 years of police autism and IDD outreach unit; officers urge families to call 911 if someone with autism is missing
Summary
The council honored the Montgomery County Police Department's autism and IDD outreach unit for 20 years of service; Officer Lori Reyes described the unit's five-pronged approach, said the team completed about 550 follow-ups this year, and urged immediate 911 calls when a person with autism goes missing.
The Montgomery County Council presented a proclamation Oct. 29 honoring the 20th anniversary of the Montgomery County Police Department's Autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) outreach unit and praised the team's statewide role in training and response.
County leaders and police officials credited the unit for saving lives and improving outcomes for families. Councilmember Katz said the unit "has saved lives" and is widely discussed across the county and state. Several…
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