'Not just another statistic': Kenosha parents say new police program could save their children's lives

'Not just another statistic': Kenosha parents say new police program could save their children's lives

A new Kenosha Police Department program is aiming to make emergency responses safer and more compassionate for people with special needs.Its called the SAFER program and it lets dispatchers and officers know ahead of time if someone with special needs is involved in a 911 call. That alert comes with important context, like the persons diagnosis, known triggers and calming strategies that could help police de-escalate the situation.For local mom …