More and more police departments are participating in a new program meant to help drivers who are on the autism spectrum who may panic when stopped by police while driving. The Blue Envelope Program ...

A “remarkable, yet simple” program involving a blue envelope said to be a key piece in community policing now is in place in each of Bucks County’s 39 departments. “This initiative is a critical step ...

When drivers with autism encounter police officers, they are often unsettled by the lights, sounds and communication ...

State police in Massachusetts have begun implementing a program to improve interactions with people on the autism spectrum, building upon legislation that won Senate approval in January and remains ...

BOSTON — The first 5,000 blue envelopes that were printed for a special program designed to identify motorists diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and created for use in a special state police ...

BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Bellefonte Borough Police Department has recently become a part of a program that looks to help law enforcement adapt their approach when interacting with drivers with ...

The envelopes contain information for police plus a contact number for the driver. Cues for police on speaking with an agitated driver are included in the envelope. The state police launched its ...

BOSTON - A program that supports drivers on the autism spectrum is expanding statewide, including to the Massachusetts State Police. The envelope also includes information for drivers on what to ...

Massachusetts State Police showcase their new blue envelopes, designed to improve interactions with drivers on the autism spectrum, during an event hosted by Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts on ...

A new statewide initiative is aiming to make traffic stops safer and less stressful for drivers with autism or mental health ...

State leaders say the envelopes are designed to promote clearer communication and improve safety during traffic stops ...

The Blue and Green Envelope Program seeks to help law enforcement interact better with drivers with autism and mental illness ...