Crime & Safety
Center For Autism To Train Plymouth Township Police Department
The Plymouth Township Police Department will have its entire force trained on Autism Spectrum Disorder.
PLYMOUTH, PA — The Plymouth Township Police Department will have its entire force trained on Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The Center for Autism & Ruttenberg Autism Center will execute the training on Wednesday, April 25 at 9 a.m.
"There have been far too many incidents reported in recent years of interactions between law enforcement & people with ASD going horribly wrong. This training is highlighting how one local township is doing its part to understand a complicated disorder, and to better address the needs of its community members," said Jessica Bollard, communications director at the Center.
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According to Bollard, Montgomery County contains among the highest percentage of individuals receiving autism services in Pennsylvania.
The training is accredited by the state of Pennsylvania.
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The event coincides with National Autism Awareness month in April.
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