The Pennsylvania State Police are distributing a free informational card designed to assist individuals with autism in their interactions with law enforcement. This card, which can be printed from the state police website or saved on a phone, informs officers that the individual may have difficulties such as being nonverbal, sensitive to noise, and unresponsive to commands. Officers are advised to be patient, use a calm and direct voice, and simplify their questions. The initiative, part of broader efforts by the Shapiro Administration to support the intellectual disabilities and autism community, aims to enhance communication and ensure better interactions with police.
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