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TUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona is rolling out a program to help law enforcement and drivers with autism communicate during traffic stops, to create a smoother and safer experience.“This is pretty personal to me,” said Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division director Eric Jorgensen. “Somebody who I care a lot for, who is a driver, a young driver, on the autism spectrum… He had a less-than-optimal encounter, exchange with law enforcement.
“The blue envelope itself is the visual cue to the officer that the driver has autism or spectrum disorder,” said University of Arizona Police Chief Chris Olson. “So it doesn’t even have to be spoken… The officer knows what to do at that point. UAPD, Sahuarita PD and the Arizona Department of Public Safety were among the law enforcement agencies present.
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