{Disarmed} RE: {Disarmed} Law enforcement training in autism

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-----Original Message-----From: EOHarm [mailto:EOHarm ]On Behalf Of andrea52521991Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 1:03 PMEOHarm Subject: {Disarmed} Law enforcement training in autism

I was hoping someone could recommend an organization or a person who specializes in training law enforcement in handling/approaching autistic persons during a crisis or medical situation.Of late, there have been numerous situations of this matter. As my son is aging, I realize I must make contact with my local police department to educate them about him.Today, I read in my local paper such a situation (Post titled Parents charged after boy found in street). Though I do not know the details of this particular incident I do feel strongly that law enforcement desperately needs training in this area.I plan on writing a letter to the editor of my local paper on this topic and hope to direct them to where they can get this type of training.Thank you in advance to anyone who can be of assistance, particularly if you have had first hand experiences with this type of training.Thanks,

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