Initiative to help a special needs population

At least for this part of the country, the Oconee Sheriff’s Office is at the front of an effort to better communicate with a population with whom there is a frequent communication difficulty.  Sheriff Crenshaw today announced an initiative to help local enforcement, motorists, and others who have autism or down syndrome.  It’s called C2C (Connecting to Citizens).  Reflective stickers area now available at the sheriff’s office and the county’s municipal police departments that go on the rear glass of a vehicle to alert law enforcement that someone inside has a special need.  The sticker may also be placed on a backpack if someone walks a lot and doesn’t drive.  Honorary K-9 deputy Brock Chappelear designed the sticker which reads:  “Autism/Down Syndrome  May Not Follow Commands  May Not Speak  May Act in Unexpected Ways”.  At the sheriff’s office in Walhalla, the C2C stickers may be picked up during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, from 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m.