CA - LA County launches tracking technology to help find the missing, 5 Sep 2018

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LA County Launches Tracking Technology to Help Find Missing

A new system of trackable bracelets designed to quickly locate people with autism, dementia or Alzheimer's disease when they go missing was introduced Wednesday by Los Angeles County officials.

"L.A. Found" features a system of electronic bracelets that can be located using receivers carried in Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department helicopters and designated ground units.

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"If you have cared for someone with dementia or autism, you know the fear of what might happen if you turn your back for just one minute,'' Hahn said. "L.A. Found will not only save lives, it will finally give caregivers some peace of mind. If someone you love goes missing, L.A. County is ready to step in and help find them."

L.A. County has more than 177,000 residents with Alzheimer's disease, along with a large population of people with autism and other developmental disorders that make them susceptible to wandering.

To learn how to qualify for a bracelet, caregivers can visit www.LAFound.com.

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[cybervampira]

It seems Largo has a similar program.

Largo Police Have A New Tool To Track Down Wandering Seniors

The Largo Police Department is rolling out a new technology that will make it easier to search for Alzheimer's sufferers that are prone to wandering.

Using what is basically a handheld radio antenna, Largo police walked through Highlands Park on Wednesday, training to locate seniors that are wearing a specially designed bracelet. The SafetyNet bands put out a signal that officers can triangulate during a search and rescue situation.

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Although each SafetyNet bracelet cost about $500, a grant from the Pinellas Community Foundation will pay for ten of them to be used immediately. More are being made available with the support of a Largo nursing home operator.

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Family members and caregivers interested in getting a bracelet should contact the Largo Police Department at 727-586-7351.