Safe Return Program

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The “Safe Return” Program is a participatory regional photo-based information system hosted by the Sheriff’s Department. The program is designed to assist Law Enforcement agencies during contacts with members of the community who have disabilities such as, but not limited to, Autism, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Down syndrome, deafness and other developmental disabilities, to ensure the special needs person's safe return home.

 

How the Program Works

This is a voluntary program where the community can sign a dependent or loved one up online for the Safe Return program. Thus providing Law Enforcement access to data with pertinent information during critical times. The goal is to promote communication and to give field personnel immediate access to needed information about the individual (if enrolled), saving time and perhaps promoting accuracy and awareness of the individual during the contact.

 

The Safe Return Program provides Law Enforcement with emergency contact information, detailed physical descriptions, physical address, a photograph of the individual, known routines, favorite attractions, and/or special needs of the individual. This information can assist Law Enforcement when contact is made in communicating with, locating a residence for, or handling an emergency involving an individual with special needs that could be missing. This information can be disseminated to all field units as helpful broadcast information.

 

How to Sign Up

In order to enroll a loved one, you will first need to register yourself with an email address. Once you have an account you can add a participant to the program.  Click here for additional information and to register.