Safety Filed Tue, Nov 10 8:12 PM · Updated 8:28 PM
Sacramento police launch Blue Envelope Program for people with disabilities
The free, voluntary program gives residents a way to share their needs with officers during law enforcement interactions.
- The Sacramento Police Department has launched the Blue Envelope Program to help officers communicate with people who have disabilities or conditions that may need extra support.
- It is meant for people with autism spectrum disorder, dementia, anxiety and other conditions.
- Taking part is voluntary, materials are free and no registration is required.
- Pick up materials at Police Headquarters, 5770 Freeport Blvd., or arrange pickup at the Richards Police Facility by calling 916-808-4500. (Release)
A new tool for clearer communication
- Agency
- Sacramento Police Department
- Source
- City of Sacramento news release
The Sacramento Police Department has launched the Blue Envelope Program. It is meant to improve communication between officers and people with disabilities or conditions that may require additional support during law enforcement interactions.
The program is designed to help people with autism spectrum disorder, dementia, anxiety and other conditions communicate their needs to officers.
Sgt. Justin Boyd said the program gives officers and community members another tool to communicate clearly and better understand individual needs.
Free materials, no sign-up
- Cost
- Free
- Registration
- Not required
- Pickup
- Police Department Headquarters, 5770 Freeport Blvd. (immediate pickup)
- Pickup
- Richards Police Facility, 300 Richards Blvd. (call 916-808-4500 to arrange)
- Source
- City of Sacramento news release
Participation is voluntary and materials are free. No registration is required.
Materials are available for immediate pickup at Police Department Headquarters, 5770 Freeport Blvd.
At the Richards Police Facility, 300 Richards Blvd., call 916-808-4500 to arrange pickup with a community service representative.
More information is available on the Sacramento Police Department's website.
Where to find details
- Source
- City of Sacramento news release
Visit the Sacramento Police Department's website to learn about the Blue Envelope Program.
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