Sacramento Police Launch Blue Envelope Program for Residents With Disabilities; 197 Shelter Placements in October Update
The City of Sacramento, in Sacramento County, California, reported on November 5 that its police department has launched a Blue Envelope Program to help residents with disabilities communicate their needs to officers, while the city's October homelessness update recorded 197 shelter placements and more than 219,000 pounds of trash removed.
The Blue Envelope Program is designed to assist individuals with autism spectrum disorder, dementia, anxiety, and other conditions by providing a way to communicate their needs to officers during an encounter.
On homelessness, the city's Incident Management Team (IMT) received 2,031 calls for service from October 5 to November 1, engaging people experiencing homelessness, offering services and shelter options, and ensuring compliance with city laws and ordinances; the team made 197 shelter placements and removed more than 219,000 pounds of trash. The city also noted expanded urban forest efforts, including a new working group, parking lot greening projects, and volunteer tree plantings.
(Source: City of Sacramento)
Source: City of Sacramento
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