Helping locate those who go missing because of cognitive difficulties is the aim of a new municipal program called Project Lifesaver.
A joint collaboration between the Chatham-Kent Police Service and Chatham-Kent Victim Services, the initiative will equip those at risk with a small transmitter that will allow them to be located quickly using radio technology.
According to a report released to the CKPS Board from Chief Gary Conn, individuals enrolled in the program will wear a small transmitter on their wrist or ankle. A number of designated officers will be trained as electronic search specialists.
C-K Victim Services will administer and co-ordinate the implementation of the program by registering participants and managing the transmitters.
The CKPS board approved the move at its most recent meeting and will spend $5,800 on the effort.
