MADISON — The Madison Police Department and PBA No. 92 has partnered with fellow police officers from the Chatham, Chatham Township, Harding Township, Millburn, Morris Township and West Orange Police Departments in the Autism Police Patch Challenge.

The primary goal of the Autism Police Patch Challenge is to promote Autism Awareness and Acceptance in every community throughout the country. On average 1 out of every 59 children will be diagnosed with some form of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Patches are on sale for $5.00 each. All proceeds from the sales will again be donated to Autism Speaks, a local non-profit that provides assistance to the local Autism Community.

Patches can be purchased at Madison Police Department, 62 Kings Road, Madison; Chatham Police Department, 54 Fairmount Avenue, Chatham; Chatham Township Police Department, 401 Southern Boulevard, Chatham; Harding Township Police Department, 21 Blue Mill Road, New Vernon; Millburn Police Department, 435 Essex Street, Millburn; Morris Township Police Department, 49 Woodland Avenue, Morristown; West Orange Police Department, 60 Main Street, West Orange; and West Orange Traffic Safety Bureau, 549 Valley Road, West Orange.

You can also email Police4Autism@gmail.com for patch sales and questions.