Chief Shaun Woods is pleased to report that the Tyngsborough Police Department lit it up blue on Tuesday night in recognition of World Autism Awareness Day.
World Autism Awareness Day is recognized each year on April 2, and seeks to increase understanding, awareness, and acceptance of people on the autism spectrum. April is also World Autism Month.
In recognition of the day, Tyngsborough Police lit up the blue lights on multiple police cruisers in front of the police station Tuesday evening as a show of support and appreciation for all those on the autism spectrum.
Chief Woods would also like to remind the community that Tyngsborough Police participate in the Blue Envelope Project, which provides special envelopes to those with autism to help improve interactions between law enforcement and those on the autism spectrum.
To learn more about the Blue Envelop Project, click here.
Tyngsborough Police also participate in the Safe Home Project, a radio frequency tracking system that helps police locate residents with cognitive impairments such as autism spectrum disorder, Alzheimer’s or dementia.
To learn more about the Safe Home Project, visit: https://tyngsboroughpd.com/safe-home-project/.
“We lit it up blue tonight to show our support for and appreciation of individuals on the autism spectrum, and we pledge to continue providing compassionate policing services that are mindful of the diverse needs of our community, including those on the spectrum,” said Chief Woods.