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Essex County joins ‘Blue Envelope Program’ for safer interactions between officers and those with autism

Drivers can store items like their insurance and registration cards inside.

Matt Trapani

Mar 28, 2025, 10:13 PM

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Police in Essex County are going ahead with a program to help benefit people with autism.

The “Blue Envelope Program” encourages safer interactions between police officers and those with autism.

Drivers can store items, like their insurance and registration cards, inside. It is also a visual cue for the officers to know what they are dealing with.

Essex County residents can get a blue envelope from their local police department free of charge.

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