Project LifeSaver

The Watervliet Police Department has established Project LifeSaver as a core community program, an initiative aimed at safeguarding residents who are prone to wandering due to cognitive conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, autism, and other related disorders.

Project Lifesaver is a nationally recognized program that uses state-of-the-art tracking technology to quickly and safely locate individuals who may go missing. The initiative reflects the Watervliet Police Department’s ongoing commitment to serving and protecting all members of the community.

Watervliet Police Department will equip individuals with a lightweight, wristwatch-sized transmitter that emits a unique FM radio frequency. In the event a participant goes missing, trained officers from the Watervliet Police Department can swiftly deploy specialized tracking equipment to locate and ensure their safe return.

The Watervliet Police Department has designated specific officers as Project Lifesaver Coordinators and Electronic Search Specialists, ensuring that all participants receive consistent monitoring and support. Officers undergo extensive training, including certification and recertification through Project Lifesaver International, and participate in regular mock search exercises to maintain proficiency.

Participants will receive regular maintenance visits to ensure the equipment functions correctly, including battery replacements and transmitter checks. Families and caregivers are also educated on the program’s procedures and the importance of prompt reporting in case of an emergency.

Requirements To Enroll

  • The candidate must have been diagnosed by a certified physician as having a diminished mental capacity or disability such as Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia, autism-spectrum disorder, down’s syndrome or a traumatic brain injury

  • Have a tendency to wander or a significant concern of wandering

  • Have a caretaker who maintains 24/7 contact with the candidate

  • Be a resident of the City of Watervliet

If you should have any questions, contact Watervliet Police Department at ProjectLifeSaver@watervliet.com

For further information on the program please visit https://projectlifesaver.org/

Forms

Client Profile Application

Project LifeSaver Agreement

Cargegiver Instructions