The Waycross Police Department is encouraging families with children living with special needs to take part in its new initiative. In partnership with Ware County 911, if a child wanders off, authorities would be able to identify the child, calm him or her down and then contact the parents. Police officers have undergone specialized training in dealing with autism. The program is entirely voluntary. You can register your child with the police department and give information that will allow the agency to specifically deal with your child in the case of an emergency. The information deals wit...
