Cook County Sheriff's Office launching "blue envelope" program to help police assist people with autism
A new initiative at the Cook County Sheriff's Office hopes to help people with autism communicate better with police.
The "Blue Envelope Program" provides a safe place to store driver's licenses, vehicle registrations, proof of insurance, and other important documents.
The envelope can also include contact information and other details that may help officers communicate more effectively.
"We believe the Blue Envelope Program will strengthen trust, enhance safety for everyone involved, and ensure that all residents are treated with dignity, respect, and care," Sheriff Thomas J. Dart, Cook County Sheriff's Office, said.
Blue envelopes will be available for pickup at Cook County courthouses and other county locations. The following locations are available:
- Cook County Courthouses
- Criminal Courts (2650 S. California, Room 1A25, Chicago 60608)
- Daley Center Courts (50 W. Washington, Room CL-113, Chicago 60602)
- Domestic Violence Court (555 W. Harrison, Room 1005, Chicago 60606)
- Eviction Unit (50 W. Washington, Room 701, Chicago 60602)
- Juvenile Courts (1100 S. Hamilton, Room 2002A, Chicago 60612)
- Child Support (937 N. Wood Street, Chicago 60622)
- District 2 – Skokie Courts (5600 West Old Orchard Road, Room 140, Skokie 60076)
- District 3 – Rolling Meadows Courts (2121 Euclid, Room 122, Rolling Meadows 60008)
- District 4 – Maywood Courts (1500 Maybrook Drive, Room 114, Maywood, 60153)
- District 5 – Bridgeview Courts (10220 S. 76th Avenue, Room 122, Bridgeview 60455)
- District 6 – Markham Courts (16501 S. Kedzie Parkway, Room 118, Markham 60426)
- Grand & Central Courts (5555 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago 60639)
- Harrison & Kedzie Courts (3150 W. Flournoy, Chicago 60612)
- 111th Street Courts (727 E. 111th Street, Room 7, Chicago 60628)
The envelopes are free and don't require any type of registration.
The Aurora Police Department implemented the program back in May.
