The Blue Envelope Initiative represents a collaborative effort aimed at fostering a safer and more understanding environment for drivers with autism spectrum disorder during traffic stops.
The core idea of the Blue Envelope is straightforward yet impactful. It involves a specially designed envelope that holds a driver’s essential documents-license, registration, and a contact card. However, its significance goes beyond just a storage solution. The envelope features critical communication guidelines on its exterior, specifically tailored to assist law enforcement officers in recognizing and adapting their approach when interacting with a driver who has autism.
Blue envelopes are available at the Tewksbury Police Department.
For more information on the Blue Envelope Program, visit: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/blue-envelope-program