Hamden Safety Alert System Registration: What To Know

HAMDEN, CT — The Hamden Police and Fire Departments are reminding families and caregivers to register or update information for the Town of Hamden’s official Safety Alert System, part of an ongoing partnership with the LINKED – Autism Safety Project.

The national initiative, founded by Autism advocate Ashley McClain, “supports first responders with the training, tools, and resources necessary to safely and effectively interact with individuals with Autism and other disabilities during emergencies,” according to a news release.

Through this voluntary, confidential system, families can provide individualized information that enables first responders to develop pre-arrival response plans tailored to the specific needs of registered individuals, according to the news release.

“The Safety Alert System is an important tool for ensuring safe, informed, and compassionate emergency responses,” Hamden Police Chief E. P. Reynolds said. “We encourage all families and caregivers of individuals with disabilities to register or update their information each year to help keep our community safe.”

Read more from the news release below:

Benefits for Registered Families Include:

• Personalized Emergency Planning Packets
• Professionally developed Emergency Preparedness Social Stories
• Access to communication, comfort, and safety resources

Equipping First Responders:

• Every police vehicle is outfitted with Sensory Packs containing professional therapeutic tools
• Access to the Picture Exchange Communication visual communication system for Person with complex communication needs  Officers have completed specialized Autism & disability training through the LINKED program

How to Register or Update Information:

• Online: hamdenpd.com
• In person at the Hamden Police or Fire Department

The program is free and open to all Hamden residents. Families are encouraged to share this initiative with friends, neighbors, and loved ones who may benefit.

For more information about the LINKED – Autism Safety Project, visit here. For event registration, visit www.linkedasp.com/events.