GENESEO: Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty would like to remind
county residents that the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office has a service
available to assist caregivers in keeping those people who suffer from
Alzheimer’s, autism, dementia, or other disorders safe.
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office does offer and
provide “Project Lifesaver” which is a radio transmission system designed to
assist law enforcement and emergency services operations in locating lost or
missing persons who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, autism, dementia, or
other disorders that keep them from being able to help themselves or
communicate effectively with others. The
program is designed to assist these adults and children who may wander away.
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office has trained members
that deploy to the scene and operate the equipment when needed and the service
is free of charge aside from batteries.
Citizens enrolled in Project Lifesaver wear a small watch
size transmitter either on their wrist or ankle that emits a tracking
signal. If a client enrolled in the
system goes missing this will allow for our trained members to respond
immediately and start searching the area to bring the loved one back home to
his or her family safely. Often times
the missing person is within a few miles of their home.
The Sheriff’s Office provides the equipment and services
needed and only suggests a $10.00 donation each time the batteries need
changing which is about 10 ten times.
The Sheriff reminds folks that if they are in financial hardship, the
$10.00 is only a suggested donation and we would not cut off services due to
financial reasons.
If you know of a friend or family member who would benefit
from this program or have further questions please contact Community Policing
Deputy Sheriff Mike Didas at 243-7100.
