Decals give first responders heads up they could interact with someone with autism Autism sticker helps first reponders A Paulding County Sheriff's detective designed decal to notify first responders when they encounter a person with Autism. PAULDING COUNTY, Ga - Autism awareness is crucial for first responders. A Paulding County sheriff's detective has designed a decal that can notify first responders they're about to encounter a person with autism so they won't misread a situation. Detective Tiffany Bennett said she first came up with the idea while taking a training class on autism and de-escalation. She realized if first responders knew ahead of time they would be approaching a person with autism, their mindset going into the situation could change.