SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A new region-wide initiative is launching across the Ozarks to make interactions between law enforcement and individuals with disabilities safer and more supportive. The Springfield ...
State Police said Thursday they are launching an Autism Awareness Visor Card Program to help troopers and individuals with autism during interactions. People with autism may face more challenges with ...
NEW YORK — A new initiative by the New York State Police hopes to make interactions less potentially fraught when communicating with members of the public who are on the spectrum of neurodivergence.
A short VR-based training program helped autistic participants practice police interactions in realistic scenarios, reducing fidgeting and improving key response behaviors after just three sessions.