Montgomery County Police Autism/IDD Unit

10/07/2026

https://www.fox5dc.com/news/mock-traffic-stops-montgomery-county-aim-help-drivers-disabilities

Montgomery County police pulled over dozens of people on Tuesday for practice to help drivers with disabilities and autism know what to do when they see flashing lights behind them.

10/05/2026

Come out and see us tomorrow!

Mock Traffic Stop - Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Join our MCPD Autism/IDD Unit and officers from across the department for a hands-on opportunity to learn what to expect during a traffic stop.

📅 Tuesday, October 6
⏰ 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Public Safety Headquarters

Come meet our officers, ask questions and learn about resources including the Blue Envelope Program and MVA Butterfly.

Registration and webinar are available here: https://pathfindersforautism.org/traffic-stop-moco/

10/04/2026

Answering the call for a young man who is deaf, diagnosed with autism and in crisis…
Our officers recently handled this very call. One of our Autism/IDD Unit officers is certified in ASL. She responded along with other officers to include our MCPD crisis response team members.
This call had a peaceful resolution. Our unit will follow up with the family as well. I share this as I know that those in the deaf community may be in need of our unit resources. Our unit is happy to coordinate a presentation or provide information to any that might be in need.
This officer shares her time between patrol and our unit. Please reach out if you have questions or concerns.
See the back page of our brochure for our contact info.
So proud to work with such great people to include this officer utilizing her ASL skills.

10/02/2026

Reminder MCPD Autism/IDD Mock Traffic Stop Event:
Meet and Greet with MCPD Autism/IDD Unit officers.

Mock Traffic Stop Event:
October 6th 11-4
Public Safety Headquarters
100 Edison Park Drive
Gaithersburg

Our MCPD Autism/IDD Unit, along with our entire department work hard to ensure positive interactions with the community. Events like our Mock Traffic Stop is a great way to come out and meet our officers and learn what to do during a traffic stop. We will have info on hand for the Blue Envelope program as well as the MVA Butterfly.

Please register for your spot and view the accompanying webinar at the link below. We will have officers on hand if you have any questions or other safety concerns.
We really enjoy meeting new friends and seeing folks we have known for years. Come on out and say hi.

Montgomery County Traffic Stop Practice Sessions for Drivers and Passengers EVERYONE feels anxiety when they see that police car light up behind them and may worry about what will happen next. Come interact and practice being pulled over with local deputies and officers. This program is fully inclus...

10/02/2026

The young lady who was the focus of our Purple Alert has been located safe. She was located at a local pool. It is so important to call 911 right away if a vulnerable person is missing. Dangers are present immediately in so many of our cases.
Please take a look at our unit brochure for more information on wandering prevention. Our unit contact info is on the back page of the brochure along with other community resources.
Translated brochures are available at this same site. Please share with all who may be in need of wandering resources.

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/montgomery-county-police-department/how-do-i/autism-intellectual-developmental-disabilities-idd-alzheimers-dementia-outreach

-Officer Reyes

UPDATE: Keylijah Holt has been located safe and unharmed.
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Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Keylijah Holt, a missing 16-year-old non-verbal autistic female.

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/purple-alert-missing-sixteen-year-old

09/20/2026

Mock Traffic Stop Event:
October 6th 11-4
Public Safety Headquarters
Our MCPD Autism/IDD Unit, along with our entire department work hard to ensure positive interactions with the community. Events like our Mock Traffic Stop is a great way to come out and meet our officers and learn what to do during a traffic stop. We will have info on hand for the Blue Envelope program as well as the MVA Butterfly.

Please register for your spot and view the accompanying webinar at the link below. We will have officers on hand if you have any questions or other safety concerns.
We really enjoy meeting new friends and seeing folks we have known for years. Come on out and say hi.

https://pathfindersforautism.org/traffic-stop-moco/

09/10/2026

Updated Info.

UPDATE: Teddy Sete has been located safe and unharmed. Thank you for sharing!
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Below is an updated flyer of 4-year-old Teddy Sete with a recent photo and the exact clothing that he was wearing on Thursday, Sept. 10.
MCPD is asking residents in the area of Peaceful Lane to check the back yard, sheds, detached garages, playhouses, parked cars or other vehicles and home security cameras.

09/10/2026

This child is missing in the Randolph Road/ New Hampshire Ave area of the Wheaton District.

UPDATE: Teddy Sete has been located safe and unharmed.
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Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Teddy Sete, a missing 4-year-old non-verbal autistic male.

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/purple-alert-missing-autistic-male

08/03/2026

National Night Out is tomorrow Tuesday August 4th from 5PM-8PM.
Officer Miranda and retired officer Stoughton will be at the Olney Village Center location. She speaks Spanish.
Officer Bond will be at the Kensington Parkwood Location in Kensington.
At both of these locations we will have our brochures, to include our translated brochures on hand. We will have samples of our MCPD Wandering Safety kits to take a look at and see if it’s something you may want us to deliver to you at a later time. Most importantly, our officers are available for pictures or advice, questions about resources or just to say hi.
I busted my knee going over a fence (Fence 1/ Laurie 0) 😞 and unfortunately will not be able to make it this year to any of the events. Feel free to post pictures if you meet with our officers.
I’ll miss seeing everyone!
Reach out to us anytime.
Officer Laurie Reyes

The Montgomery County Police outreach unit enhances community safety for individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, Alzheimer’s, and dementia through education, empowerment, and proactive resources for caregivers.

08/02/2026

Please always call 911 right away. Great job on this call. Our MCPD officers are well trained and experienced on these calls. We have been averaging over 10 calls a week in recent weeks for missing kiddos who have autism. In almost all of the cases, we are locating the child before caregivers are calling. This mom did call right away. This can happen to the best of caregivers. Please call right away.