During training, officers learn to recognise subtle signs of autism, such as sensitivity to bright lights and sounds. — Photos: Modestopolicedept/Instagram
The Modesto Police Department (MPD) in California, the United States has undergone training to better its interaction with the city’s autistic community, recently announcing that it is now “California’s first Autism Certified Police Department.”
MPD’s new certification comes from the The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), a Florida-based company that gives credentials on criteria approved by its board.
