Special Autism Training For Union City Police

UNION CITY, CA — The Union City Police Department has completed a one week training session on behaviors related to autism, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Code Joshua training was held by Joshua's Gift, a Fremont-based organization that provided officers with knowledge, strategies, and tools to effectively respond to individuals living with autism and IDD.

"We have a much better understanding of the unique challenges they face in social interaction, communication, and behaviors," the police department said in a social media post. "We are proud to say that our team has taken important steps toward creating a supportive environment for the neurodiverse community. The skills we learned during this training will undoubtedly help us be more compassionate, patient, and effective in our work."

Learn more about Joshua's Gift and the efforts of the organization.