Stefan served as a patrol sergeant in the Chicago (IL) suburbs for ~ 19 years. He started Blue Line Spectrum Safety to provide comprehensive training relating to the unique challenges of those affected by Autism and intellectual disabilities to promote a greater understanding between all.

Stefan is an instructor for North East Multi-Regional Training (NEMRT), Tri-River Police Training Region, and is also an approved instructor regarding Autism and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities for the Basic CIT Course with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. 

Stefan has written articles for the International Law Enforcement Educators & Trainers Association (ILEETA) Journal and Calibre Press regarding Law Enforcement interactions with individuals with Autism. Stefan is an adjunct faculty member at Waubonsee Community College and the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy at the College of DuPage.

In support of the overall mission of public safety personnel, Blue Line Spectrum Safety LLC  provides comprehensive training relating to the unique challenges of those affected by Autism and intellectual disabilities to promote a greater understanding between all. 

Stefan's interview with Paul Carroll on the Autism Dadvocate podcast - https://www.autismdadvocate.org/dads-know-about-police-safety

Connect to learn more:

Website: https://www.bluelinespectrumsafety.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-bjes-a87a8841/

Email: bluelinespectrumsafety@gmail.com

Episode Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hj3s1Of5lG29iLJzegOy7_ASKFjuq2ho/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117716030289987185197&rtpof=true&sd=true

As an Amazon Associate, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases.

For more information about True North Disability Planning:

Web: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://truenorthdisabilityplanning.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Podcast (ABC's of Disability Planning) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/abcs-disability-planning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Waypoints - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://waypoints.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Facebook: @TrueNorthDisabilityPlanning

Twitter: @NeedsNavigator

Resource store (free downloads too) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/True-North-Disability-Planning⁠