24 OP Winter Senior Newsletter

OCCUPANT WITH AUTISM PROGRAM The Orland Park Police Department has announced the Occupant with Autism program, aimed at providing crucial information to emergency responders during response calls. The initiative uses decals and a registration system to inform first responders about individuals with autism residing in homes or as drivers/passengers in vehicles. By recognizing the decal,

officers can draw upon their autism training and adjust their approach accordingly, understanding that the individual may not communicate, respond to verbal commands, or be aware of potential dangers. The program offers free decals to residents of Orland Park as well as non-residents who are employed or attend school in the area. These decals can be affixed near the front door of homes and/or on the rear window of vehicles, effectively alerting law enforcement officers to the presence of an occupant with autism. Residents who wish to participate in the program but prefer not to display the decal can still do so by completing the form and registering without placing the sticker on their home or vehicle.

For more information or to register, visit orlandpark.org/OWAProgram

CODE RED Orland Park CodeRED Emergency Notification SystemThe CodeRED® Emergency Notification System is a high-speed telephone communication service the Village uses to notify residents and businesses of an emergency or urgent situation that requires immediate attention.

Those that wish to register can scan the QR code, or visit orlandpark.org/codered.

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