List: These Colorado agencies have Blue Envelope Programs
DENVER (KDVR) — Several Colorado agencies have adopted Blue Envelope Programs, which are meant to help interactions between law enforcement officers and drivers with communication challenges.
The Blue Envelope Program gives a visual cue to law enforcement, usually via a blue envelope, that someone may have trouble communicating and needs extra support. This could be because of any number of factors, including autism, intellectual or developmental disabilities, dementia, language processing difficulties or other communication barriers.
Jefferson County introducing Blue Envelope Program: Here's how it works
The Blue Envelope Program originally started in Connecticut in 2020 for people who may need accommodations when interacting with law enforcement. Since then, agencies nationwide have been adopting the program, including several sheriff's offices and police departments in Colorado.
Here's a running list of areas in Colorado that have Blue Envelope Programs:
Arvada Police Department
Boulder County Sheriff's Office
Boulder Police Department
Commerce City Police Department
Edgewater Police Department
Erie Police Department
Evergreen Fire/Rescue
Golden Police Department
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Lakewood Police Department
Longmont Public Safety
Louisville Police Department
West Metro Fire/Rescue
Wheat Ridge Police Department
The envelope is a way to reduce stress and help with communication by including a copy of the driver's license, vehicle registration, proof of insurance and optional information about the driver's communication style.
Commerce City fourth agency to join Blue Envelope Program
If you're interested in the Blue Envelope Program, each agency listed offers places to pick up blue envelopes free of charge. Some agencies also have seat belt covers, key chains and other items that help the individual identify as part of the Blue Envelope Program.
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