The Town of Johnstown Police Department recently joined a statewide initiative designed to improve communication between officers and individuals with invisible disabilities or communication challenges called the Blue Envelope Program.
Created in Connecticut, the program benefits people on the autism spectrum but can also support anyone who may need a different way of interacting with law enforcement. The idea is simple: drivers place their license, vehicle registration and insurance documents inside a blue envelope. The distinctive color signals to offi cers that the driver might need more time, patience, or alternative forms of communication.
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