More and more police departments are participating in a new program meant to help drivers who are on the autism spectrum who may panic when stopped by police while driving. The Blue Envelope Program ...

When drivers with autism encounter police officers, they are often unsettled by the lights, sounds and communication ...

A “remarkable, yet simple” program involving a blue envelope said to be a key piece in community policing now is in place in each of Bucks County’s 39 departments. “This initiative is a critical step ...

State police in Massachusetts have begun implementing a program to improve interactions with people on the autism spectrum, building upon legislation that won Senate approval in January and remains ...

The optional program has been passed in several states over the last few years. Supporters say it will help drivers with ...

A new statewide initiative is aiming to make traffic stops safer and less stressful for drivers with autism or mental health ...

BOSTON — The first 5,000 blue envelopes that were printed for a special program designed to identify motorists diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and created for use in a special state police ...

BOSTON - A program that supports drivers on the autism spectrum is expanding statewide, including to the Massachusetts State Police. The envelope also includes information for drivers on what to ...

Massachusetts State Police showcase their new blue envelopes, designed to improve interactions with drivers on the autism spectrum, during an event hosted by Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts on ...

State leaders say the envelopes are designed to promote clearer communication and improve safety during traffic stops ...