Officials in New Jersey have new plans in place to improve communication between police and people with autism. A new marker will be added to their licenses to help police modify how they speak with ...

their families together with officers and really practice interactions and get to know each other," Flippin said. FULL INTERVIEW: Richmond police chief on importance of autism initiative FULL ...

Navigating interactions with law enforcement can be a stressful experience for anyone, but for individuals with autism, these ...

During traffic stops, drivers can hand a law enforcement officer the blue envelope to indicate that they have autism.

Lawler, who was convicted and sentenced to death for killing police ... with an autism spectrum disorder that most closely resembles Asperger’s syndrome, which impaired his social interactions ...

New Jersey residents on the autism spectrum can soon apply for a designation on their driver's license or ID to help them with interactions with police.

Delilah Villegas had been dead for several hours before first responders arrived. She appeared severely malnourished with multiple wounds on her body.

New guidelines and ID marks aim to enhance safety for NJ drivers with autism or other communications disorders. Here's how to sign up.

That’s why the Richmond Police Department partnered ... at building trust between people with autism and first responders — ensuring safer interactions during crises. The event provided ...

The free program is primarily aimed at drivers with autism spectrum disorder, but also can apply to those with other ...

Advocates for people with autism are calling for all ... many in our community feel about whether police and emergency responders know how to interact with autistic individuals safely,” said ...