SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A new region-wide initiative is launching across the Ozarks to make interactions between law enforcement and individuals with disabilities safer and more supportive. The Springfield ...

As we hear of police "reform" all over the country, I would rather address this as police "improvement." This is a focus on what can we do better and what changes can be made to better serve the ...

A short VR-based training program helped autistic participants practice police interactions in realistic scenarios, reducing fidgeting and improving key response behaviors after just three sessions.

Philadelphia, May 5, 2025 – A new study led by researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and St. Joseph’s University found that an innovative virtual reality intervention was helpful for ...

Multiple police officers dedicated their personal time to come to our Center several times across weeks and months to allow us to determine whether or not the virtual reality intervention would truly ...

State Police said Thursday they are launching an Autism Awareness Visor Card Program to help troopers and individuals with autism during interactions. People with autism may face more challenges with ...

The Indiana University Police Academy has created a sign language and Deaf culture training in direct collaboration with Deaf ASL faculty. The training includes a video of key signs for police ...