Helping police talk with autistic people

ALL AREAS: A funding boost will help Thames Valley Police (TVP) communicate better with autistic people.

Working with Autism Berkshire, the force has developed a new feature, in which those who sign up for a recently re-launched ‘Berkshire Autism Alert Card’ can choose voluntarily to share their details with police.

The information is securely stored on TVP’s computer systems, allowing officers to have awareness of how best to communicate with the person.

Leading the project, Detective Chief Inspector Simon Steel, of the force’s Autism Support Network, said: “We recognise that some people who are autistic may have specific needs which we may need to accommodate when they have a reason Valley Police plans to to contact us. roll out the scheme

“We are delighted to autistic people to be working with living in Bucks and Autism Berkshire Oxfordshire. and thank them for The project was their support in funded with a £5,000 helping us to meet grant from the the needs of the diverse Thames Valley Police communities and Crime Commissioner’s we serve.” Property

The card allows the Act Fund, created holder, or their from money recovered parent or carer, the by the police opportunity to ex- and the proceeds plain their condition from sales of items with ease to others. that cannot be returned

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