Here’s some need-to-know information for the week:

What’s Up Boulder engagement event returns on Sept. 7 at East Boulder Park

Our annual citywide engagement event called “What’s Up Boulder,” is back! “What’s Up Boulder” will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 1-4 p.m. at East Boulder Community Park between the soccer fields and the East Age Well Center.

This citywide engagement open house will be an opportunity for shared learning, connection and a sense of belonging during a fun event designed for all ages. City staff from a variety of departments will be available to engage in dialogue with community members about programs, services, and policy issues through an inclusive and coordinated “One Boulder” approach.

We’ll have free dessert, live performances, child-friendly activities in addition to more than 20 informational tables or stations.

Planned activities include:

  • See a fire vehicle, a snow plow and a police vehicle up close
  • Free gelato popsicles provided by HipPop food truck
  • Performances by Elisa Garcia, Danza Estrella de Guadalupe, and more!
  • Craft tables
  • Foam party
  • Bike valet, bike obstacle course and bike helmet giveaway

We expect up to 400 community members to attend throughout the afternoon. Multi-lingual city staff will be present during the event to assist with language access needs.

All City Council members are invited!

For more information and event updates, visit: bldr.fyi/whats-up-bldr or contact Sarah Huntley at huntleys@bouldercolorado.gov or by phone at 720-564-2111.

Boulder police to unveil new Autism Decal Program

The Boulder Police Department will be unveiling a new Autism Decal Program to the community next week to enhance relationships with members of our community who are autistic. The goal of this program—believed to be the first of its kind in Colorado—is to alert officers that individuals they are interacting with may be autistic. Community members could choose to display these decals at their home or on a vehicle. This awareness will help officers better understand behaviors they may be observing so they can create a safe and secure environment for all.

An informational flyer is currently being designed with more details. The flyer will be available, with the decals, from the BPD Records Department, upon request free of charge. This program and the decal options have been created through collaborative conversations with multiple autism awareness organizations.

The Boulder Police Department will offer two autism awareness decals:

Boulder police badge with infinity symbol and a Boulder police badge with colorful puzzle pieces

We understand there is disagreement within the impacted community about these symbols. Based on input from the autism community and advocacy groups, the police department has decided to offer both.

We are hopeful that this program, combined with planned training of Boulder police officers about the needs of this community and ways to meet these needs, will continue to build trust and avoid misunderstandings during police response.

Regards,

Nuria

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