A Tallahassee mother says preparing families and helping officers understand individual needs can make a difference during police encounters.
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‘What’s scarier than the unknown?’ Tallahassee mom shares concerns about police encounters and autism
The Tallahassee Police Department is expanding its Approach with Care initiative, which aims to help officers better understand people with autism and de-escalate encounters involving sensory or communication challenges.
For Juliet Yaques, the effort addresses concerns that can arise even during routine interactions with law enforcement…