Police training benefits those with autism and other disabilities

More than 25 police officers and deputies from five different law enforcement agencies recently weathered the fog to attend a unique safety training called a BE SAFE Interactive Screening in Portland, IN. At the community event each peace officer was paired with a teen or adult guest with autism, another developmental disability, or a similar special need. The officers and …

The Inspiration for BE SAFE

When my son Tom was a teenager and wanted to drive, I wasn’t worried about him memorizing facts for the written test. I was also pretty sure he would follow the rules of the road. As a young man with autism and excellent memory, those things would be easy for him. I was anxious about the unexpected challenges a new …