CARROLLTON – Police officers in Carrollton are being recognized for their ability to de-escalate a dangerous situation involving a teen in crisis. The incident was captured on police body cam video.

A Warner Robins mother has gathered 28,000 signatures on a petition calling for specialized autism training for law enforcement officers after an encounter involving her autistic son. Joycelynn ...

When police opened fire on Victor Perez, the autistic, nonverbal 17-year-old with cerebral palsy was experiencing a mental health crisis. Advocates say his death reflects a potential for violence that ...

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect new information. Seclusion and restraint practices at one West Tennessee school district have raised concerns for one mother and led to an ...