04/02/2026
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"Special Needs Occupant-Respond with Care" Sticker Program
Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office Launches “Special Needs Occupant – Respond with Care” Sticker Program
Transylvania County, NC – Sheriff Chuck Owenby and the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office are proud to announce the launch of a new community initiative, the “Special Needs Occupant – Respond with Care” sticker program. This program is designed to help first responders better identify and assist individuals with disabilities during emergency situations.
The program provides clearly visible stickers for both vehicles and residences, alerting law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical personnel that a person with special needs may be present. These identifiers can play a critical role in ensuring responders approach situations with increased awareness, patience, and appropriate care.
“This program is about enhancing safety, communication, and understanding,” said Sheriff Chuck Owenby. “By giving our first responders a simple visual indicator, we can better tailor our response to meet the needs of individuals who may have physical, developmental, cognitive, or other disabilities.”
The “Respond with Care” stickers are available to residents of Transylvania County at no cost. Community members who have a family member or occupant with special needs are encouraged to participate. The stickers can be placed on vehicle windows and at the entrance of a home to provide immediate notification to emergency personnel.
Sheriff Owenby emphasized that participation in the program is entirely voluntary and intended to provide an added layer of safety and reassurance for families and caregivers.
“This is a proactive step toward building a more inclusive and responsive community,” Owenby added. “We want all residents to feel safe and understood when interacting with emergency services.”
Residents interested in obtaining a sticker or learning more about the program can contact the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office or visit our office during regular business hours. Stickers are available in two sizes: 3" x 3" and 4" x 4".
A special thank you to Dabbler Graphics, Rosman, NC for their assistance in the design and printing of the stickers.
Sheriff Chuck OwenbyTransylvania County Sheriff’s Office153 Public Safety Way
Brevard NC 28712
(828)884-3168
