Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada announces the implementation of the Blue Envelope Program
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – Sheriff Michael F Strada has announced that the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office will be implementing the “Blue Envelope Program.”
This program is designed to assist officers with recognizing and assisting people who are on the Autism Spectrum or may have other sensory issues while making traffic stops.
The blue envelope is resealable and a convenient place to keep all driver documents. It contains instructions for both the driver and the interacting officer in the event of a traffic stop.
“A simple motor vehicle stop can be traumatizing for those individuals who are on the spectrum or have sensory issues. This Blue Envelope Program will make the interaction easier for both the individual and the officer,” Sheriff Strada siad.
Sussex County residents can pick up these envelopes by contacting the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, located at 39 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860 or call Sergeant John Freykar at 973-579-0850.
