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Police Transport Social Story

Overview

This social story developed by ASERT shows what to expect when transported in a police car.

Graphic of a police officer putting handcuffs on a man.

If I break the law, a police officer may arrest me.

Graphic of a man telling the police officer

If I choose, I can tell the police officer I have autism. If I have a card that explains my autism, I can show it if I ask the police office first.

Graphic of an officer doing a pat down search.

The police officer may look in my pockets and the outside of my clothes for items that might hurt me or someone else.

Graphic of an officer taking a man into custody.

The police officer may not allow me to go home on my own.

Graphic of a man sitting in a police car.

I may have to be placed in a police car.

Graphic of the police officer taking the man to jail.

The police officer may take me to my home, the police station, or to the jail.

Graphic of a man sitting in the back of the police car.

The police car will look different than other cars. It will have lights on top, a computer in the car, and a piece of clear plastic between the front and back seat.

Graphic of a loud horn with an arrow pointing down.

The police car might smell different than other cars. Many people ride in the police car.

Graphic of a police officer letting the man out of the police car.

The police car will sound different than other cars. There will be a police radio in the car that may be loud and sirens.

A boy is shown sitting in the back seat of a police car.

The police car will feel different than other cars. I will have to sit in the backseat. I may be handcuffed to keep me and others safe.

A boy in the back seat of a police car says to the officer driving,

I can ask the police officer to turn off the lights and turn the volume down on the radio and computer.

A police officer standing outside the car tells the boy inside,

I should get out of the police car only when the police officer says I can.

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This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.