The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office is a step closer to launching Project Lifesaver, a program that helps find people who wander off because of Alzheimer’s, dementia, autism, or other cognitive conditions.
Four members of the department finished hands-on training with the program’s equipment.
They also earned certifications that allow them to train other officers.
Participants wear a small transmitter, and deputies use specialized tracking equipment to locate them and bring them home safely.
The sheriff’s office is now preparing an application for interested families.
It will be posted on the department’s Facebook page, along with details on how to apply and how participants will be selected.
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