Longmont Public Safety, in addition to about 12 surrounding area agencies, have launched a Blue Envelope program in the last several weeks.
The Blue Envelope Program is a nationwide initiative, launched in Connecticut in 2020, designed to aid individuals with communication challenges during interactions with emergency service personnel. The program focuses on providing clear and simple communication tools, especially for those on the autism spectrum, to reduce anxiety and misunderstanding during traffic stops and other encounters.
Participants receive a blue envelope requesting essential information like a copy of a driver’s license, registration, insurance, and emergency contact details be placed in the envelope. When blue envelope participants are contacted by emergency personnel, the blue envelope is presented to emergency service personnel.
The envelope, with instructions on it, can be placed in a home or in the glove box of a vehicle. It also comes with a sticker to be placed on a vehicle or at the front of a home.
The program applies to the following:
- Autistic
- Tourette Syndrome
- Needs interpreter
- Deaf or hard of hearing
- Limited vision
- Medical Alert
- Diabetic
- Seizure disorder
Blue envelopes can be obtained by stopping the Longmont Safety and Justice Center, 225 Kimbark, Monday-Friday from 8 am-5 pm. Â Longmont residents may also email or call (303)651-8424 to have a blue envelope and sticker mailed to you.
