Autism and the Law Enforcement Response
Tarrant County Sheriff’s Training Academy | March 29, 2023 | 8 am - 4 pm
1500 Circle Drive, Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76119
This course will provide law enforcement officers with a basic understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and how autistic citizens behave, communicate, and react in various situations. More importantly, it will address the unique challenges of individuals with autism. This training will provide tips and strategies to help reduce anxiety and facilitate the best outcomes. Autism Safety 101, Inc. will provide instruction on the challenges of interviewing someone with autism who might be a victim, witness, or suspect. This training will also address serious issues such as self-injurious behavior and the dangers of wandering and elopement. Officers attending this training will receive TCOLE credit.