SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — On April 17, Sullivan County Sheriff Jeff Cassidy announced a new initiative to alert first responders that a special needs individual may be inside a residence or vehicle that the responder has encountered.
According to the sheriff’s office, individuals with a variety of special needs, including the list below, can request a ‘Respond with Care’ sticker to display on their vehicle or residence to alert law enforcement, fire or EMS personnel to make possible accommodations.
- Autism
- Hearing impairment
- Visual impairment
- Mobility/physical visibility
- Sensory issues
- Cognitive differences
The department asks the stickers be placed in a prominent location on or near the front door of a residence and on the rear window, preferably the driver’s side, of a vehicle.
Caregivers or individuals with special needs are asked to call 423-279-6064 to request a ‘Respond with Care’ sticker.
