Bardstown Police trains to better interact with people who have autism
The training was done with FEAT of Louisville, a nonprofit run by families of people with autism aimed at bettering the lives of people on the autism spectrum. Author: Dennis Ting Updated: 6:43 PM EDT May 13, 2021
BARDSTOWN, Ky. Officers with the Bardstown Police Department are receiving special training to help them better understand and interact with members of their community who have autism.
Bardstown Police Chief Kim Kraeszig said there is a high chance that officers will interact with someone who has autism during runs, encouraging the department to start training for the best possible interaction.