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Campton Hills police announce Autism Hero Project partnership, blue‑envelope program and training
Summary
Police Chief Levand presented February public‑safety statistics, announced a partnership with Autism Hero Project to distribute sensory kits and blue‑envelope information for officers, and detailed upcoming autism training and community programs.
Police Chief Levand used the March 19 meeting to highlight public‑safety work and community programs. He reported February totals — 296 calls for service, seven accidents, 144 citations and five arrests — and recognized department members for investigative work that led to reckless‑homicide charges in a fatal crash.
Chief Levand introduced the board to a new partnership with the Autism Hero Project, noting the village had adopted a proclamation supporting the group. The department will receive free sensory kits to carry in patrol vehicles for interactions with residents on the autism spectrum and will distribute "blue envelopes" residents can prepare with identifying information for officers to use during contacts. The chief said the program helps officers identify communication needs and avoid misunderstandings that can escalate.
He also announced free community mental‑health training offered for first responders and said the department will host a May 20 autism training that meets new Illinois training requirements. He recognized volunteers and local businesses that supported community fundraisers and noted the department has started an internship program for students pursuing criminal‑justice studies.
What happens next: The department will make the blue envelopes and sensory kits available at Village Hall, hold the May training and continue community outreach including a Great Western Trail cleanup and a DEA prescription takeback event.
