Groton City To Adopt New Autism Safety Software: Report

GROTON, CT — Police said Groton City will soon be implementing new software to help officers better respond to individuals on the autism spectrum, according to media reports.

According to the New London Day, the software is designed to help emergency personnel keep track of where people with autism live, as well as what they may be sensitive to. Entry into the database is voluntary.

The software will be utilized thanks to a partnership with Stonington, who launched the system two years ago, according to the Day. Groton City police Chief Mike Spellman was first selectman in Stonington when the town implemented the software in 2016.

According to NBC Connecticut, the software maps out bodies of water in the city, such as pools and beaches. Officials said it also comes at no additional cost, as the software is simply an add-on to their current system.

All Groton City police officers and firefighters have already been trained by the Autism and Law Enforcement Education Coalition (ALEC), according to NBC Connecticut.

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