It's World Autism Awareness Day! Three years ago, Gloucester Township Police unveiled our new Paverart artwork/ paver project to recognize Autism and Neurodiversity. That dedication video can be viewed here! https://youtu.be/EwSerpqRzq0
Paverart designed the artwork and Gloucester Township, New Jersey Mayor David Mayer authorized it to be installed directly in a prominent place, directly in front of the Gloucester Township Municipal Building, so that more people would see it, which would then create conversation. Paverart designed and delivered the pavers and materials for this project. The pavers were proudly installed by the Gloucester Township Public Works Department.
The Gloucester Township Police Department and the Camden County Prosecutor's Office has a registry for individuals with Special Needs and disabilities in efforts to give police quick access in an emergency to critical information about a person who is registered. Read more and sign up here!: https://gtpolice.com/community-page/201
Another step we have taken to better assist our Gloucester Township community members with Autism and Special Needs is by creating a sticker that can be placed on your vehicle or near the main entrance to your home that will alert an approaching officer that someone in the vehicle or the home could have a special need. We also have seatbelt sleeves that will warn a First Responder during an incident such as a motor vehicle crash that the occupant has Autism and may not respond.
The Special Needs Registry, as well as the seatbelt sleeves and stickers, are free to our residents. This is just another example of the partnership between the Gloucester Township Police Department and its residents. For a sticker or seatbelt sleeve, please stop in and see our Watch Desk officer at Police Headquarters, 1261 Chews Landing Rd., Laurel Springs, NJ 08021.
If you have questions please contact our Community Relations Bureau at [email protected] or call 856-228-4011.
