Galt police offers Blue Envelope disability program

Program offered

The Galt Police Department is offering a Blue Envelope Program for disability accommodations. The program is intended to help people communicate disability-related needs during interactions with police officers.

What the program addresses

A person with a disability may need accommodations during a police contact. The Blue Envelope Program gives the department a way to recognize that an accommodation may be needed and to support communication between the person and officers.

The program is part of the Galt Police Department’s work involving police interactions and disability accommodations. Residents seeking information about participation should contact the department directly.

Why it matters

Clear communication can be important when officers interact with people who have disabilities. A program focused on identifying accommodation needs can help officers understand how to communicate with a member of the public during a police contact.

FOX40 reported on the Galt Police Department’s Blue Envelope Program. The department’s program is the subject of the announcement, not an election or candidate matter.