Region 4 FAHN Training Event: Crisis Management with Individuals with Autism

Date:  February 21, 2024

Time:  0730 hrs -1700 hrs  (Training will start promptly at 0800hrs.)

Presented by:  Officer Diana Zietz, Jupiter Police Department

Hosted by:  Sgt. Nancy Marzouk - Alachua County Sheriff's Office & FAHN Region 4 Director

Location:  Alachua County Sheriff's Office, Patrol Squad Room, 2621 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL  32641

Course Description:

Individuals with Autism interact with Law Enforcement every day and are often misunderstood or mislabeled as difficult and uncooperative. It is important for LEOs to be able to identify an individual who falls on the spectrum of Autism, and break the communication barriers to obtain necessary information.

Officer Diana Zeitz will build on the identification markers of Autism and how patience is key when communicating with these individuals. Participants will be provided available resources to LEOs and engage in practical exercises to hone learned skills.

Please see attached flyer for further details, or contact: 

Questions? Call Region 4 Director, Sgt. Nancy Marzouk at 352-258-5936 (w. cell) or email, nmarzouk@acso.us

FAHN Region 4 Training Announcement - Crisis Management with Indivduals with Autism 2_21_24.docx