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05/12/2024
PSNI Launches Autism Training For Officers
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched a series of training webinars in partnership with Autism NI. The webinars aim to improve officers' understanding and interaction with autistic people.
Superintendent Finola Dornan, Chair of the Police Autism Support Group, said the webinars were developed in response to feedback from officers and staff. The modules will cover understanding the needs of autistic people during police interactions and creating an inclusive workplace for autistic employees.
The PSNI hopes the training will help officers to build confidence and skills in supporting autistic people in a neuro-inclusive and person-centred way.
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher welcomed the series of training videos and commented, The webinar modules focus on understanding and responding to the needs of autistic members of the public whilst on duty, as well as how to build an inclusive workplace for autistic staff members across the organisation.
Kerry Boyd, Chief Executive of Autism NI said, "I am delighted to launch this series for all officers and staff across Northern Ireland. This training has been specifically designed for the Police Service of Northern Ireland and is focused on practical and meaningful adaptations that the organisation can make to improve accessibility and equity of access to services.
"It is great to see the PSNI's commitment to supporting both autistic members of the public and autistic staff members within the organisation. The webinar launch is the next step in our ongoing positive partnership with the PSNI which has already spanned over 10 years."
For further information about bespoke training and support offered by Autism NI, please contact 02890 401729 option 4 or email training@autismni.org.
Superintendent Finola Dornan, Chair of the Police Autism Support Group, said the webinars were developed in response to feedback from officers and staff. The modules will cover understanding the needs of autistic people during police interactions and creating an inclusive workplace for autistic employees.
The PSNI hopes the training will help officers to build confidence and skills in supporting autistic people in a neuro-inclusive and person-centred way.
Kerry Boyd, Chief Executive of Autism NI said, "I am delighted to launch this series for all officers and staff across Northern Ireland. This training has been specifically designed for the Police Service of Northern Ireland and is focused on practical and meaningful adaptations that the organisation can make to improve accessibility and equity of access to services.
"It is great to see the PSNI's commitment to supporting both autistic members of the public and autistic staff members within the organisation. The webinar launch is the next step in our ongoing positive partnership with the PSNI which has already spanned over 10 years."
For further information about bespoke training and support offered by Autism NI, please contact 02890 401729 option 4 or email training@autismni.org.
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