Like nearly half of children with autism spectrum disorder, Krystin Polk regularly attempts to wander from supervised, safe places such as her home or school.

The 13-year-old is enrolled at the Magnolia School for special education students in DeSoto County, Miss. Enrollment is contingent upon having an Individualized Educational Program (IEP), which federal law requires for all special education students.

After Krystin ran away from the school twice in one day, Magnolia staff enlisted school resource officer (SRO) Robert „Scooter“ Rayborn to help locate her. Before the day was over, Krystin would be in handcuffs.