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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

The optional program has been passed in several states over the last few years. Supporters say it will help drivers with ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Green Envelope Program, established under Act 531, is available to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness. It ...