FORT CARSON, Colo. — The Fort Carson Police and Provost Marshal Division (P/PMD) announced Oct. 16. 2026, the launch of the Blue Envelope Program, a new community policing initiative designed to foster safer interactions between first responders and individuals with specific communication or sensory processing needs.
The program is a dedicated resource available exclusively to Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) holders and their dependents. It is specifically designed to support individuals with autism spectrum disorder, dementia, anxiety, PTSD and other conditions that may impact verbal communication or social interaction during high-stress encounters.
“Our goal is to ensure every member of the Mountain Post community is treated with the specialized care and patience they deserve,” said Fort Carson Chief of Police Brandon Graber. “By utilizing the Blue Envelope, we can help reduce anxiety and prevent misunderstandings before they begin, creating a safer environment for both the citizen and the responder.”
How the program works
The Blue Envelope Program utilizes a high-visibility identification system to alert responders to an individual's needs before a verbal interaction even begins. Each set consists of three primary components:
- The Blue Envelope: A high-visibility carrier for a driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance documents. Handing this to an officer during a traffic stop immediately signals the need for specialized communication techniques.
- The information card: A fillable document where individuals can list specific limitations, triggers and emergency contact information to assist responders in providing the best possible care.
- The blue sticker: A decal for vehicle windows or residential entrances to alert first responders to the presence of an individual with specialized needs before they approach the vehicle or home.
Obtaining a Blue Envelope set
The Blue Envelope Program is voluntary, self-managed and confidential. A valid DoD CAC or dependent ID card is required to receive a kit. Eligible individuals may obtain a set through the following methods:
- Provost Marshal Division desk: Sets are available 24/7 at the front desk of Building 2700, 7227 Christy Street. Desk personnel are available to provide the kit and offer instructions on the proper use and placement of materials.
- Patrol distribution: Fort Carson Police officers maintain these kits in their patrol vehicles and are authorized to distribute them to eligible Families during field contacts and calls for service.
“This initiative reinforces the Fort Carson Police Department’s commitment to proactive, inclusive community policing and the safety of the Mountain Post Family,” Graber said.
For more information regarding the Blue Envelope Program, contact the Police/Provost Marshal Division desk at 719-526-6991.
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