Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) personnel from around the agency, along with the Fremont Police Department, attended a special presentation on Code Joshua, a call for emergency assistance uniquely created for individuals and families living with autism, at our Regional Training Center. Code Joshua’s purpose is to sensitize first responders to recognize, respond to, and safely approach individuals on the autism spectrum and other persons with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD). The training, facilitated by Joshua’s Gift , focused on identifying behaviors related to autism and IDD and establishing effective methods of communication with empathy and patience. The ACSO has partnered with Joshua’s Gift to incorporate Code Joshua training into our Peace Officer Standards and Training Continuing Professional Training curriculum.