Starke police wearing puzzle-piece badges

Starke police officers (Left) Michael Gillick and Taylor Sanders, along with K-9 Erin, display puzzle-piece badges officers are wearing during April to raise awareness of autism. Photo: Starke Police Department.

BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer STARKE—Starke police said its officers are wearing puzzle-piece badges during April to recognize Autism Awareness Month. “Autism Spectrum Disorder refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and speech and nonverbal communication,” the agency said in a social media post. “According to…

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