Atlantic County Sheriff Eric Scheffler supports special needs registry
MAYS LANDING - The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office will sponsor a Zoom webinar 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 28 to give the community and law enforcement an opportunity to discuss how to strengthen relationships and develop new programs and policies that will protect those most vulnerable in our area with special needs, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon Tyner announced.
The webinar will provide information about the Crisis Intervention Team training for law enforcement, the Atlantic County Special Needs Registry, and other support services from The ARC of Atlantic County. The panelists and participants are comprised of The ARC staff and clients and Atlantic County Special Services School District staff.
I believe it is extremely important to support and develop programs that promote positive interactions between the community and law enforcement. I am very pleased that the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office has developed the Atlantic County Special Needs Registry to help build trust between the special needs community and law enforcement. The registry does an excellent job at helping the special needs community provide crucial information to law enforcement in hopes to avoid an adverse experience during interactions, said Raymond Royster, Victim Witness Coordinator, Office of Victim Witness Advocacy.
In 2020, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner launched the Atlantic County Special Needs Registry Atlantic County Special Needs Registry to ensure that all Atlantic County residents who have special needs are able to receive the assistance and support in a time of emergency or during interaction with law enforcement, fire or EMS personnel.
The Special Needs Registry is offered at no-cost to registrants. The information collected for the registry is private and will only be used and stored by law enforcement and first responders during times of crisis. Registrants will have the opportunity to sign up and provide key information about themselves or loved ones so that law enforcement and first responders will be more equipped to address any special needs an individual has.
Click here for the Atlantic County Special Needs Registry Webinar.
