Rutgers Autism Center and University Police Partner to Build Understanding of Neurodiversity

A growing awareness of the conflict that can happen between police and individuals on the autism spectrum led Kenneth Cop, executive director of public safety and chief of the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) to join the Rutgers Neurodiversity Task Force. Chaired by Christopher Manente, executive director of the Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services (RCCAS), the task force – comprised of a group of thought leaders, faculty and students – aims to identify the needs and priorities of the university’s neurodivergent community in order to create a more inclusive campus environment.