Rochester Police Department Launches Project for People with Special Needs
The Rochester Police Department has initiated a new project to improve interactions between law enforcement and individuals with special needs and vulnerabilities.
According to Rochester Police Officer Brenna Hogue, a mother of a child with autism, the stresses of dealing with her daughter's tendency to wander are all too familiar.
She would wander — I think she got out maybe five times or so. It’s a super quick instance where you turn your back, and all of a sudden, she’s gone. And being a mom, especially for the kiddo that can’t talk, it is so, so scary.
Author's summary: Rochester Police Department improves interactions with special needs individuals.