Project Lifesaver
Project Lifesaver is a non-profit program that uses radio frequency (RF) tracking technology to quickly locate and rescue individuals prone to wandering, such as those with Alzheimer's, autism, Down syndrome, or traumatic brain injury, providing families peace of mind and reducing search times from days to minutes. Participants wear a small, battery-operated transmitter (like a wristband or ankle bracelet) that emits a unique signal, and when they go missing, caregivers call 911, triggering trained search teams to use receivers to track the signal and bring the person home safely.
How it works:
- Enrollment: Families enroll their at-risk loved ones, who receive a waterproof transmitter worn 24/7.
- Monitoring: The transmitter sends out a unique, constant radio signal.
- Emergency Response: If the person wanders, the caregiver calls the local agency (like the Sheriff's Office), and trained teams use specialized receivers to follow the signal.
- Rapid Recovery: The technology drastically cuts down search time, often to under 30 minutes, using radio waves instead of relying on cell service.
Key benefits:
- Peace of Mind: Offers families security knowing help is available.
- Safety: Reduces injury and the danger of getting lost.
- Community Focus: Bridges gaps between families and first responders.
- Cost-Effective: Saves law enforcement time, funding, and manpower.
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