A Mattawa Police Department patrol car sits beside the Mattawa City Hall and Police Department building. Project Guardian, aimed at helping officers interact with special needs individuals, will provide information about those with developmental disabilities before officers make contact during home visits or traffic stops.
January 9, 2024
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January 10, 2024 1:35 a.m.
Project Guardian: Mattawa police start program to ensure positive interactions with the developmentally disabled
MATTAWA – The Mattawa Police Department has begun implementing a program called Project Guardian intended to help members of the department be better trained and equipped to interact with individuals with special needs, according to a presentation during Thursday’s regular Mattawa City Council meeting.