Police Communicate With Drivers With Autism

Connecticut police officers are hoping to improve communication with drivers through the use of a "Blue Envelope," which allows officers to better identify individuals with autism spectrum disorder during traffic stops.

The Blue Envelope, created under legislation that went into effect Jan2020 serves multiple purposes: It is meant to hold the driver's license, registration and insurance card, and it includes tips on how the driver and officer can best respond to one another during a traffic stop. Drivers can keep the envelope in the glove box or visor of their car so they can easily find it and hand it to a police officer, who should be trained on the envelope's meaning.