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Peoria Police Department Becomes A Certified Autism Center™, Shows Commitment to Enhancing Accessibility

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly recognizes the Peoria Police Department as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). To earn this designation, over 80% of officers and personnel completed position-specific training to enhance their services and accessibility within their community. The certification includes scenario-based training designed to equip officers and staff with essential skills for effectively understanding, communicating with, and assisting autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals.

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The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office Becomes First Law Enforcement Agency to Earn Certified Autism Center™ Designation in Pennsylvania, Enhancing Services for the Community

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly awards the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation to the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office. To earn this designation, at least 80% of community-facing officers and other personnel completed a position-specific autism training process. The certification includes scenario-based training designed to equip the department with essential skills for effectively understanding, communicating with, and assisting autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals.

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City of Ontario Police Department Becomes A Certified Autism Center™, Enhancing Services for Their Community

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly awards the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation to the City of Ontario Police Department. To earn this designation, the department completed a position-specific autism training and certification process. The certification includes scenario-based training designed to equip officers and staff with essential skills for effectively understanding, communicating with, and assisting autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals.

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The Autism Foundation of Oklahoma Renews Certified Autism Center™ Designation, Continues Enhancing Accessibility

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly renews the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma (AFO) as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). In a testament to their ongoing commitment to inclusivity, the foundation’s staff completed autism-specific training to equip them with up-to-date knowledge of the best practices, skills, and resources to better understand and welcome autistic or sensory-sensitive individuals.

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Press Release, Autism

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West Miami Police Department Enhances Community Accessibility with Autism Training

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) recognizes the West Miami Police Department (WMPD) as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). This designation follows the department’s completion of specialized autism training and certification, underscoring its commitment to fostering a safe environment for all community members, including those with autism and sensory sensitivities.

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Press Release, Autism

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Surprise Police Department Completes Autism Training, Becomes a Certified Autism Center™

After completing autism-specific training from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), Surprise Police Department becomes a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). The training and certification program equips the department staff with best practices for communication, safety and de-escalation when encountering autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals in the community.

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Redmond Police Department Renews its Certified Autism Center™ Designation, Enhancing Inclusivity in the Communit

The Redmond Police Department recently renewed its Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, continuing its efforts to provide officers with knowledge and training to assist and communicate with autistic and sensory-sensitive community members. In 2022, the Department became the first in Washington to earn the certification, which was awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).

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Press Release, Autism

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Manteca Police Department Earns Certified Autism Center™ Designation, Leading the Way in Accessibility and Inclusivity

The Manteca Police Department has earned the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This designation recognizes organizations that have trained 80% or more of their public-facing team members to effectively communicate with and respond to autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals.

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JUN

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Press Release, Autism

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Mesa Police Department Continues Inclusivity Efforts, Renews Certified Autism Center™ Certification

The Mesa Police Department has renewed their Certified Autism Center™ designation, awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This significant achievement underscores the department’s unwavering commitment to inclusivity and exceptional service for all members of the community, particularly autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals.

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JUN

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Merced Police Department Earns Certified Autism Center™ Designation, Demonstrates Commitment to Enhancing Accessibility

The Merced Police Department has achieved the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, which is awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) to organizations that have trained 80% or more of public-facing team members in how to better communicate with and respond to autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals.

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