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Indiana Project Lifesaver

Madison County, Indiana

September 2010

Project Lifesaver is a program designed to track and locate lost individuals.

This program is designed specifically for families living with Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Down Syndrome, Autism, and related disorders, where people may wander from the safety of their homes.

How Does Project Lifesaver Work?

Project Lifesaver provides individuals with a personalized radio transmitter bracelet.

When an individual is reported as missing, trained law enforcement can locate the audible transmitter signal using both air and ground tracking receivers. This proven radio technology has cut the average search time from 3 days to less than 30 minutes. Families are quickly notified and reunited.

The Project Organizers

The project organizers started their work in July 2010. They have printed brochures, held fundraisers and educated the public about the need for helping those at risk in Madison County.

They are hoping to start training the local police force in late November. At that stage they will be fully operational.

Money is still needed for those that cannot afford the bracelets and for equipment for the other police departments in Madison County.

The cost of each bracelet including the upkeep for one year is just $300.

For less than $1 a day, a loved one can be protected. The cost of equipment for the police station is $7500.00.

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