THE BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM
A Resource for Drivers with Autism
The Blue Envelope Program helps drivers with autism and other individuals with special needs to communicate with a police officer during a traffic stop.
Participants can pick up a blue envelope at their local police department and store their license, registration, and insurance card in the envelope to better facilitate a calm and effective interaction during a traffic stop, which could be stressful to someone.
Police officers will be trained to see and understand what the blue envelope signifies, and that the driver might have sensory or communication differences.
How to Get a Blue Envelope
Reach out to autism advocacy organizations in your area or your local sheriff’s office to obtain a blue envelope.
ALBANY COUNTY
Those interested can also reach out to the Albany County Sheriff’s Office at 518-487-5400 or by contactsheriff@albanycounty.com
DUTCHESS COUNTY
Sheriff announces Blue Envelope program for autistic drivers
Those interested in learning more about the program are asked to contact Sgt. Montanya at amontanya@dutchessny.gov or call (845)-486-3834.
ERIE COUNTY
Erie County Sheriff’s Office Adopts Blue Envelope Program | Office for People with Disabilities
GREENE COUNTY
Drivers with autism can contact Kate Murphy, Director of Community Wellness, at kmurphy@greenesheriffny.gov to obtain one.
MADISON COUNTY
Blue Envelope Program | Madison County, NY
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Those interested in obtaining an envelope or just looking for more information can contact Lieutenant Justin Smith at 518-853-5500.
ORANGE COUNTY
Town of Chester
Wandering/Vulnerable Person Registry – Town of Chester, Orange County New York!
Town of Woodbury
Safe Me Program | Town of Woodbury Police Department
ONEIDA COUNTY
Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Joins “Blue Envelope… | Oneida County Sheriff’s Office
ONONDAGA COUNTY
PUTNAM COUNTY
Sheriff Announces Blue Envelope Program for Autistic Drivers – Putnam County Sheriff’s Department
RENSSELAER COUNTY
Anyone in Rensselaer County looking for more information or to obtain an envelope is asked to contact Kristine Cauwenberghs at 518-266-1903 or kcauwenberghs@rensco.com.
ROCKLAND COUNTY
Town of Clarkstown
The Clarkstown Police Department is Proud to Join the Blue Envelope Program – Rockland Report
SARATOGA COUNTY
The envelope can be requested by emailing the Sheriff’s Office, sheriff@saratogacountyny.gov, with “Blue Envelope Program” listed in the subject line. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the envelopes are free for those who need it.
SCHENECTADY COUNTY
Blue Envelope Program | Schenectady County
The Blue Envelope can be picked up at the Schenectady County Sheriff’s substation, 130 Princetown Plaza, in Princetown. Those interested in the program can also visit the Sheriff’s Office website or contact Sergeant Jeffrey Iovinelli through email, Jeffrey.iovinelli@schenectadycountyny.gov.
TOMPKINS COUNTY
Blue Envelope Program | Tompkins County
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Those who are interested in joining the program can pick up an envelope at the Law Enforcement Center, 399 Broadway, in Fort Edward, or one can be sent to you. If you’d like one sent, call 518-746-2475 or email the Sheriff’s Office, contactsheriff@washingtoncountyny.gov.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY
Town of New Castle
Special Needs Registry | New Castle, NY
New Rochelle
News Flash • NRPD Launches Special Needs Registry Program
Village of Mamaroneck/ Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont
The program is also available in Cayuga, Cortland and Seneca Counties but the New York State Sheriffs’ Association is working to get it into every county, statewide. Those who would like a blue envelope should visit their local sheriff’s office.