Blue Envelope Awareness Act authorizes Byrne grants for programs aiding disabled individuals during traffic stops.
The Blue Envelope Awareness Act amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the use of Byrne grants for blue envelope programs. These programs assist individuals with speech, hearing, or developmental disabilities in communicating more effectively with law enforcement officers during traffic stops. The act defines a blue envelope program as one that distributes blue envelopes for disability documentation and provides training to law enforcement officers on interacting with such individuals.
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