Tag Archives: Officer Friendly Day

CONNECTION THROUGH COMMUNITY (Officer Friendly Day video)

UM-Flint's Officer Friendly Day returned for its fourth year on April 26, bringing together local law enforcement and the autism community for a day of connection, learning, and fun. This year's event introduced exciting new experiences like virtual reality simulations that allowed participants to explore police interactions safely and educationally. Families enjoyed free food, games, crafts, story time[…]

Offering friendship and service (Officer Friendly Day 2024 photo gallery)

Officer Friendly Day built community and understanding between local law enforcement and people with autism and their families.

Now in its third year, the University of Michigan-Flint's May 4 Officer Friendly Day offered local law enforcement officers yet another opportunity to enhance their skills in serving people with autism in the community. The annual event featured free food, police vehicle tours, story time with officers and the opportunity to build an understanding community[…]

UM-Flint to build community between law enforcement and autistic people at Officer Friendly Day

Members of the UM-Flint “Officer Friendly Day” team include Ray Hall, director of public safety; Melissa Sreckovic, associate professor of education; Heather Bromley, police sergeant; Christine Kenney, associate professor of education; and Torrey Ruffin, police officer.

The University of Michigan-Flint and local law enforcement agencies are teaming up to build awareness and understanding between autistic people, their families and the police. UM-Flint's Officer Friendly Day will take place, 1-3 p.m., May 6, at the UM-Flint parking lot at Saginaw St. and Fifth Ave.  Now in its second year, the event is[…]