BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM
The Tulsa Police Department is one of several local law enforcement agencies participating in the Blue Envelope Program, a community initiative designed to make interactions between police and residents safer and calmer for people who have difficulty communicating.​
The program provides a simple but powerful tool: a blue envelope that people can hand to first responders. The envelope explains the person's condition and affirms their intent to cooperate, helping officers understand how best to communicate with residents.​
Drivers should put a copy of their driver's license, registration and insurance in the envelope.
The program is beneficial for people who may:
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​Be deaf or hard of hearing
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Have difficulty speaking clearly
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Be learning English
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Live with autism, ADHD or other neurodevelopmental conditions
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Experience anxiety, PTSD or other mental health conditions
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Have dementia, cognitive or neurological impairments
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Experience involuntary movements, such as those associated with Tourette syndrome
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Be blind or have low vision
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Have medical-related speech difficulties.
The envelope also includes reminders for drivers, such as:
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Stop in a safe location.
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Stay in the car until told otherwise.
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Keep your hands on the steering wheel.
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Tell the officer you have a blue envelope and follow instructions.
Sample Blue Envelope Card
