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Knowing an occupant has autism spectrum disorder helps eliminate misunderstandings that police may have while interacting with them.
Source: Las Cruces Police (via Facebook)
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In support of Autism Awareness Month, the Las Cruces Police Department is once again providing puzzle-piece window decals to persons with autism spectrum disorder and their families.
The window decals are intended to be prominently affixed to the window of a motor vehicle or residence of anyone with autism spectrum disorder. The decals – brightly colored and in the shape of the departmental patch worn by all uniformed personnel – help alert police that an occupant has autism.
Knowing an occupant has autism spectrum disorder helps eliminate misunderstandings that police may have while interacting with them.
The decals are available free to anyone with autism spectrum disorder and those who care for somebody with autism. They are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to noon on Friday at the Las Cruces Police Department, 217 E. Picacho Ave.
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The decals are intended only for individuals who have autism spectrum disorder and those who care for someone with autism. Supplies are limited.
April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day and April is World Autism Month.
