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.