Those people include the elderly with dementia and autistic youngsters who could be found with the Project Lifesaver mobile locator tracking system.
Sheriff Ted Paxton said it depends on the client willing to wear a locater wristband at all times and an alert caretaker. Paxton wants the public to know about Project Lifesaver.
"It is one more effort that we're making to hopefully combat any problems in the future where someone walks off from their home who is suffering from dementia and have a successful outcome on it,' the Sheriff said.
Paxton said Project Lifesaver is now in place and could find the missing person in a half hour. Without it, the outcome could be tragic. Paxton said his office purchased 25 wristband transmitters at around $300 each; seizure money in addition to $5,000 from a grant was used to buy the wristbands.
"We realize the demand for the wristbands may exceed the number that we have and can afford," He added. "We're looking to partner with local businesses to offset the cost of maintaining the program."
Project Lifesaver began in Hall County in 2008. Supported by the Pilot Club, it is implemented by 16 trained Sheriff's Department and 12 Emergency Management Agency members. Paxton said Cherokee County is the only other North Georgia County where it is in use.
Forsyth Sheriff's Sergeant Allan Brampton, project director, said 31 deputies are trained as search and rescue team members. He expects Project Lifesaver to be in demand once word gets out about it.
"With our seniors programs and neighborhood watch, we think we're going to be pretty busy," Frampton said.
Sergeant Frampton may be reached by phone about Project Lifesaver at 678-513-5982 or by email at [email protected].
Sgt. Allan Frampton demonstrates Project Lifesaver search technology
Paxton said his office purchased 25 wristband transmitters at around $300 each
Sheriff Paxton said Project Lifesaver is now in place and could find the missing person in a half hour
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