Kelly Friesen, RN, PHN, provides law enforcement agencies with practical, best‑practice training that meets Minnesota’s POST autism‑training mandate. As an Autism Nurse Consultant, she combines more than 35 years of nursing experience, autism certifications through the Autism Society of Minnesota, and personal insight as the mother of an adult who lives with an autism spectrum disorder. With a family member serving in law enforcement, Kelly also understands the realities officers face. Her balanced and engaging training equips officers to recognize and respond to autism‑related crises using effective communication and de‑escalation strategies. Officers leave with practical approaches that promote safer encounters with members of the autism community while reducing the risk of adverse outcomes for officers and their departments.