Your Officers WILL Meet Autism Today. Â
Are they prepared?Â
There are roughly 5.4 million adults living in the United States with an Autism diagnosis. Add the 1 in 31 kids who are diagnosed and you begin to understand that this is not a "someday, maybe I'll see it" issue. Your officers will interact with Autism during their next shift. They deserve to be properly trained and informed.Â
Let's Move Beyond "Awareness". Â
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Improve Communication
"Non-verbal" does not necessarily mean "unable to communicate". I will teach your officers insights and strategies to DE-ESCALATE crises, establish critical communication, earn cooperation, and gain compliance.
Save Lives
Autistic Individuals rarely just "wander". Even if they can't communicate it, there is always a goal, destination, or purpose to their behavior. I will teach your officers insights and strategies. to organize more effective searches.
Community Relations
Often under-represented and isolated, Special Needs families are a vibrant part of our communities. I will teach your personnel insights and strategies to foster lasting positive relationships within this community.
The Best Autism Training on the Planet. Period.
"As a cop, we take training classes. I never thought a class on autism would be one of my favorites."
Your Officers Will Learn
During their 4-hour training session
To identify individuals on the Autism Spectrum
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Strategies to gain cooperation and compliance without force
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Tactics to manage sensory challenges
Empathy for challenges facing individuals and their families
Strategies to overcome communication challenges
Realistic de-escalation techniques and insights
Search tactics to exponentially increase success and SAVE LIVES
Tactics to navigate the most CRITICAL calls for service
Not Just "Crisis Intervention"
90% of Officer interactions with autism are NOT crises. They are routine calls for service (car stops, disputes, investigations). Well-meaning Officers misinterpreting autistic challenges and behaviors CAUSE THE CRISES.
Thousands of Public Safety Professionals Trained Globally
Representing these fine organizations:
Flexible Training Options
to accommodate the needs and scheduling challenges of any size agency
 LIVE Training
- LIVE training sessions are 4-hours in length
- Includes supplemental printed materials for all attendees
- There is NO cap on attendance. Â
- Can be private or open to the public
- Certificates of Completion issued to all attendees
- Logistical requirements are a suitable venue with audio/video capabilities
On-Demand, Virtual Training
- Content is IDENTICAL to LIVE training sessions
- No expiration or access window
- Individual progress tracking and reporting
- Certificates of Completion issued to all enrollees
- Complete schedule flexibility
- Can be accessed using any device with internet connectivity
- Individually self-paced learning
Blue Bridge Instructor
("Train-the-Trainer")
- 8 hours of instruction (2-hours per day for 4 consecutive days)
- 100% LIVE instruction online (Microsoft Teams)
- Receive our complete Lesson Plan
- Receive our complete PowerPoint Presentation (fully editable)
- Back office support (Certificates, communication, etc.)
- Access our private Blue Bridge Instructor Facebook group
- NO additional fees or obligations upon graduating
The Handouts
Each Officer will receive:
The Wall of Love
From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
The Autism Response Playbook for Chiefs & Command Staff
Drawing on 25 years of law enforcement experience and a lifetime as an autism dad, Captain (Ret.) Gerald Turning Jr. delivers a practical, field-tested playbook designed for real-world patrol conditions.
- The seven most common mistakes agencies make on autism calls
- A simple, actionable four-step field framework: Identify, Slow, Connect, Resolve
- Real-world scenarios, leadership lessons, and a 30-day action plan for your agency
- Clear, repeatable guidance you can implement on your next shift
