A DESIGNATED AUTISM-FRIENDLY LIAISON SERVES A CRUCIAL ROLE IN ESTABLISHING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE AUTISM COMMUNITY
Serving as a county liaison as a lieutenant in the implementation of a county wide
This program allows us to build bridges of trust between the community and those who protect it
Special Needs Registry in Middlesex County was very important because it allowed us as law enforcement officers
to not only serve, but to advocate and create a safer environment for everyone. This program allows us to build bridges of trust between the community and those who protect it. As the Special Needs Liaison, I prioritized spreading awareness about the Special Needs Registry from the moment it launched, ensuring our community was informed and individuals were registered promptly. In collaboration with local police departments and community partners, we organized and attended numerous outreach events across Middlesex County. These efforts allowed us to work closely with families, helping them understand the program and guiding them through the registration process for their loved ones. The response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive, with families expressing deep gratitude for this initiative, which provides them with a greater sense of security knowing law enforcement is aware and ready to assist. To enhance the liaison role, I worked with my office to establish a Special Needs Registry LEO Working group, consisting of (county and municipal) officers who are deeply committed to the program and dedicated to raising awareness. With the collaboration of my colleagues at Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, and law enforcement partners from South Plainfield PD, Edison PD, Rutgers’ University PD, Highland Park PD, Old Bridge PD, and Dunellen PD, we are actively working to enhance awareness and provide future training within the county.
| Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office Captain Grace Brown County Special Needs Liaison
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