The Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is proud to announce a new partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, supported by Jarlette Health Services, to bring Project Lifesaver to residents of North Simcoe.
Earlier today, officers from the detachment received hands-on, specialized training at the Tay Township Fire Hall in Victoria Harbour. The training focused on the Project Lifesaver program, a proven tool that significantly reduces the time required to locate registered vulnerable individuals who go missing. The program is designed to assist families in protecting loved ones who may wander, typically individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease, Autism, or other cognitive conditions.
For more information, visit Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County. or https://www.projectlifesaversimcoe.ca/ Please see below for further relevant questions.
What is Project Lifesaver?
Established in 1999, Project Lifesaver is a community-based, public safety initiative operated by a non-profit organization. It equips law enforcement and caregivers with tools to protect-and when necessary, quickly locate-individuals with cognitive disorders who are prone to wandering.
How does the program work?
Participants wear a lightweight, one-ounce wrist transmitter that can be tracked within a two-kilometer radius, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. When a participant goes missing, specially trained officers use mobile tracking equipment to locate them quickly.
How do I register?
Registration involves a simple three-step process:
- Applicants are screened to ensure they meet the program’s criteria.
- Information is provided about the equipment and how the program works.
- Eligible applicants are officially enrolled.
- Please view the following web site – Project Lifesaver – Project Lifesaver Simcoe
What is the cost?
There is an initial cost of approximately $500 CAD for the transmitter. A $10 CAD monthly fee covers replacement batteries and wristbands. Subsidies may be available for qualifying participants.
Is there anything else I should know?
- Project Lifesaver is not a substitute for responsible caregiving.
- Participants and caregivers must understand and agree to the limitations of radio-locating technology.
