Project Lifesaver Program Overview
Project Lifesaver International is a non-profit public safety program that uses advanced radio frequency tracking technology to locate missing individuals with cognitive conditions like autism, Alzheimer's, or dementia who are prone to wandering.
How the Program Works
📻 Wearable Transmitters
Enrolled individuals wear a personalized wrist or ankle bracelet that emits a unique, continuous radio frequency signal 24/7.
📡 Specialized Tracking Technology
Rather than relying solely on GPS, first responders use specialized handheld directional receivers and antennas to track the specific signal frequency of a missing person.
⚡ Rapid Response Times
Local public safety agencies—such as sheriff's offices and police departments—manage the deployments, often reducing rescue times from hours down to an average of about 30 minutes or less.
📋 Caregiver Duties
Caregivers play a critical role: they must perform daily battery checks on the transmitters and report any missing person incidents immediately to local law enforcement.
How to Enroll
How to enroll someone who is at risk of wandering.
Enrollment is handled by your local Project Lifesaver agency (usually the sheriff's office or police department), not through this website. Contact your local agency, or find a participating agency through Project Lifesaver International.