When Police Training Meets Cognitive Disabilities such as autism, Lives Can Change! I know this was a clip from a show but this happens a lot and some encounters don’t end well. I spent my career in law enforcement for 25 years. I wore the uniform. I supervised officers. I made split-second decisions in high-stress situations. I also live with a fear many parents of autistic children carry every day. If my child is approached by police while overwhelmed with flashing lights, raised voices, and r