COUNTY LAUNCHES BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM TO HELP IN INTERACTIONS BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
by ECM | October 13, 2023 8:34 pm
East County News Service
October 13, 2023 (San Diego) — San Diego County is launching the Blue Envelope Program[1] starting October 16. The program is designed to promote inclusivity and provide an enhanced communication awareness tool between law enforcement and community members diagnosed with a condition or disability such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, dementia, anxiety, or other conditions that might require additional accommodations or awareness during a law enforcement interaction.
The program was designed in collaboration between the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, community organizations, the San Diego County Police Chiefs’ and Sheriff’s Association, and the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
How the Program Works
The Blue Envelope Programs works by allowing an individual to readily display the Blue Envelope logo or present a Blue Envelope upon contact with law enforcement or other community service personnel. The Blue Envelope branded products can contain the individual’s identification, contact information or pertinent vehicle operating documents such as the vehicle registration and proof of insurance.
The Blue Envelope Program does not have a registry component; therefore, the program is voluntary and self-implemented.
Blue Envelope Outreach Material
The following items are available for free at participating locations:
Blue Envelope Program Brochure[2] | Blue Envelope | Wallet Information Card | Lanyards | Seatbelt Covers | Buttons | Ribbons | Key Chains | Bracelets | Stickers
Participating Locations
Law Enforcement Agencies
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Patrol Stations[3]
Chula Vista Police Department
Coronado Police Department
El Cajon Police Department
Escondido Police Department
La Mesa Police Department
National City Police Department
Oceanside Police Department
San Diego Police Department
Community Organizations
Adjoin[4]
Alzheimer’s San Diego[5]
American Diabetes Association[6]
ARC of San Diego[7]
Autism Society of San Diego[8]
Braille Institute San Diego[9]
Deaf Community Services of San Diego[10]
Gigi’s Playhouse[11]
Home of Guiding Hands[12]
Metropolitan Transit District[13]
San Diego Center for the Blind[14]
San Diego Brain Injury Foundation[15]
San Diego Regional Center[16]
Social Impact Services[17]
For more information, contact BlueEnvelopeProgram@sdsheriff.gov[18].
- Blue Envelope Program: https://www.sdsheriff.gov/community/blue-envelope
- Blue Envelope Program Brochure: https://www.sdsheriff.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/7228/638309916733670000
- San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Patrol Stations: https://www.sdsheriff.gov/bureaus/law-enforcement-services-bureau/patrol-stations
- Adjoin: https://adjoin.org/
- Alzheimer’s San Diego: https://www.alzsd.org/
- American Diabetes Association: https://diabetes.org/get-involved/community/local-offices/southern-california-nevada
- ARC of San Diego: https://www.arc-sd.com/
- Autism Society of San Diego: https://www.autismsocietysandiego.org/
- Braille Institute San Diego: https://brailleinstitute.org/sandiego
- Deaf Community Services of San Diego: https://deafcommunityservices.org/
- Gigi’s Playhouse: https://gigisplayhouse.org/sandiego/
- Home of Guiding Hands: https://www.guidinghands.org/
- Metropolitan Transit District: https://www.sdmts.com/
- San Diego Center for the Blind: https://www.sdcb.org/
- San Diego Brain Injury Foundation: https://sdbif.org/
- San Diego Regional Center: https://www.sdrc.org/
- Social Impact Services: https://www.socialimpactservices.org/
- BlueEnvelopeProgram@sdsheriff.gov: mailto:BlueEnvelopeProgram@sdsheriff.gov
Source URL: https://eastcountymagazine.org/county-launches-blue-envelope-program-help-interactions-between-law-enforcement-and-people/