Project Lifesaver
Bringing loved ones home
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office has joined with law enforcement agencies across the country in support of the Project Lifesaver program. Project Lifesaver enables the Warren County Sheriff’s Office to provide enhanced support and assistance to Warren County residents who are primary caregivers for an individual suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia disorder as well as families of children afflicted with Down syndrome, autism, traumatic brain injuries or cognitive impairments.
In the event that an individual previously registered with the Warren County Sheriff’s Office wanders away from home and becomes confused or lost, the Sheriff’s Officers can initiate a local response to remedy the situation. Project Lifesaver allows for a proactive response by law enforcement in these cases. This not only saves time and manpower but also, gives caregivers and families peace of mind and reassurance that all possible resources will be utilized in the effort to locate and return their loved one home safely.
Participants in the Project Lifesaver program wear a special wrist or ankle bracelet equipped with a small transmitter which emits a signal that law enforcement can track when someone goes missing. Search times have been reduced from days and hours, to minutes. Average recovery times are well under 30 minutes.
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office serves as the lead agency for Project Lifesaver and in this role; it coordinates the overall operations and management of the program to ensure effective services. The Sheriff’s Office works in conjunction with other area agencies to facilitate a collaborative and cohesive effort in support of the residents of Warren County.
Participation Criteria
• The Project Lifesaver application must be completed and submitted by the legal primary family member/caregiver (authorized representative) for a relative with a physician-confirmed diagnosis.• The individual must reside in Warren County with a primary caregiver.
To Enroll
Interested in enrolling in Project Lifesaver? For your convenience, we have made the enrollment application available online in PDF format.Enrollment Form
Project Life Saver – PAL Program
Project Lifesaver’s PAL (Protect And Locate) tracking system is both a tracking devise and a digital sports watch. PAL is worn on the wrist just like a normal wrist watch. The difference with PAL is that it will protect and locate your "At Risk" loved one if they wander.Find out more at:
Project Life Saver – PAL Program
www.projectlifesaver.org/Pal-info