Project Lifesaver 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 from home and get lost.
The
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has several members that are trained in the use
and application of the radio transmission equipment. It is the Sheriff’s belief that this is a
service that should be provided to county residents that have been diagnosed
with Alzheimer’s, autism, dementia or down syndrome as just a few
examples. The Sheriff’s Office has
partnered with the Office on Aging to provide this service.
Citizens enrolled in Project Lifesaver
wear a small watch size transmitter either on their wrist or ankle that emits a
tracking signal. If a member enrolled in
the system goes missing this will allow for a trained member to respond
immediately and start searching the area to bring the loved one back home to
his or her family safely. There is an
average recovery time of 30 minutes or less from the time that law enforcement
responds and the missing person is located.
Often times the missing person is within a few miles of their home.
If you know of a friend or family member
who would benefit from this program please contact:
Sgt. Michael P.
Bomgardner; e-mail: catteam@co.cal.md.us
Calvert County Sheriff’s
Office / Community Action Team
30 Church St., Prince
Frederick, MD 20678
Sheriff’s Office:
410-535-2800 Island Creek Office: 410-586-1027
Or
Tunya Taylor; e-mail: taylortm@co.cal.md.us
Calvert County Office on
Aging / Calvert Pines
450 West Dares Beach Road.,
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Local: 410-535-4606 Metro:
301-855-1170 Fax: 410-535-1903
