Record #:
OAK9152
Last Full Update:
14 Mar 2023
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) |
Program combines radio technology with a coordinated rapid response to help police locate wandering or missing individuals living with cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's, autism, down syndrome, acquired brain injury or other kinds of cognitive impairment, by way of a tracking device
- participants wear a personalized lightweight battery operated wristband that emits an FM radio based signal every second, 24 hours a day
- if the client is reported missing, officers will use Project Lifesaver equipment to search for and locate the missing person
- 30 minutes is the average time it takes to find missing people
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Hours |
Administration Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
- Emergency response, Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Areas Served |
Halton Region |
Eligibility |
Individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease, autism, down syndrome, acquired brain injury or other kinds of cognitive impairment |
Application |
Click on the Project Lifesaver Fact Sheet for information about the application process
- if someone is missing, call 9-1-1 right away
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Languages |
English ; Interpretive Services |
Fees |
Program - an initial fee of $400.00 for the transmitter and $60 annual battery and strap charge ; Fee assistance available for qualified individuals ; assistance is provided by Halton Region. |
Site Information
Located In Community |
Oakville |
Address & Map |
Halton Regional Police Service 20 Division 95 Oak Walk Dr Oakville, ON L6H 0G6 View Google Map |
Intersection |
Post Rd and Dundas St |
Mailing Address |
c/o Victim Services Unit, Project Lifesaver |
Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification
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