St. Bernard Autism Awareness Krewe Donates Sensory Bags

Sheri James Pohlmann and SBSO Sgt. Jerey Vega, a board member of the St. Bernard Autism Awareness Krewe, with sensory bags designed to help equip deputies with tools to better assist individuals with autism or sensory sensitivities during emergency situations.
Sheri James Pohlmann and SBSO Sgt. Jerey Vega, a board member of the St. Bernard Autism Awareness Krewe, with sensory bags designed to help equip deputies with tools to better assist individuals with autism or sensory sensitivities during emergency situations.

The St. Bernard Autism Awareness Krewe recently presented sensory bags to the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office and the St. Bernard Parish Fire Department to assist first responders when encountering individuals with autism or other sensory sensitivities during emergency situations.

Sheriff James Pohlmann said the department is honored to receive the bags and grateful for the continued partnership with …