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Law enforcement and advocates back statewide ‘Blue Envelope’ program to aid autistic residents
Summary
Lieutenant Richard Como and Representative Campbell told the Joint Judiciary Interim Committee the national Blue Envelope program — decals and dash envelopes carrying critical information — can reduce risky encounters between police and people on the autism spectrum and recommended statewide rollout with training and consistency.
Representative Campbell introduced the national "Blue Envelope" program at the Joint Judiciary Interim Committee and called a law enforcement official online to explain how it can improve interactions with residents on the autism spectrum.
Lieutenant Richard Como (online) said the program combines a visible marker (sticker or decal) with a…
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