Cops for Inclusion

Next date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 11:30 AM to 03:30 PM

Welcome to the Lynnwood Police Department's "Cops for Inclusion": A Day With Kids of Diverse Abilities!

This event is designed exclusively for children and families with children on the Autism Spectrum.  We know that often people with ASD utilize 911 and emergency services, and we want to make you and your loved ones feel safe around police officers before you see us in the event of an emergency.  Our goal is to host an event that allows us to interact with you in a sensory-inclusive environment while having fun and getting to know each other.

How it will work: we will set up different stations for your families to rotate through.  Inside, you'll learn about pedestrian safety, fingerprinting, our police robot, and what's on our vests.  Outside, you'll see what's inside our patrol vehicles, and watch our drone in action.  You will register for an hour-long block, and your time at each station will be approximately 10 minutes.  Your child will receive a goody bag at the start of the event and will collect items at each station to take home at the end of the day.

We understand that some children are sensitive to loud noises and flashing lights. Therefore, we are planning our activities to minimize sudden loud noises and flashing lights, such as those from our police vehicles.

There will also be several informational tables for parents!  A SNO911 dispatcher with two children on the Autism Spectrum will provide information and assist interested families in enrolling in Smart911. A Lynnwood patrol officer will be available to answer questions about our response to your calls for service.

We are working with licensed behavioral health professionals to create an environment where your family feels safe and welcome.  We have reserved a "quiet room" inside the church facility if you and your child need to step away from the action.

Remember, you can skip any station that doesn't work for your family. Visit every station or spend your entire hour at your favorite station. Cops for Inclusion is all about you having a positive experience with us.

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Location

Northwest Church Lynnwood, 19820 Scriber lake Road, Lynnwood, 98036, View Map