A new Kenosha Police Department program is aiming to make emergency responses safer and more compassionate for people with special needs.
It’s called the SAFER program and it lets dispatchers and officers know ahead of time if someone with special needs is involved in a 911 call. That alert comes with important context, like the person’s diagnosis, known triggers and calming strategies that could help police de-escalate the situation.
For local mom Autumn Thomas, this program means more than just policy…