SafetyNet by LoJack
"Peace of Mind for Caregivers of People of Risk of Wandering"
Applications are now available in the "forms" box listed at right!
Caring for a loved one who wanders is a considerable responsibillity, and nothing could be more frightening than the thought of a loved one with autism, Alzheimer's or another condition becoming lost.
Proven SafetyNet™ technology helps public safety agencies quickly find and bring your loved ones home, providing you with additional protection and peace of mind to keep your loved one safe.
Upon enrollment in the SafetyNet™ Service, your loved one is outfitted with a SafetyNet Bracelet that may be worn on his or her wrist or ankle.
Should your loved one go missing, local law enforcement and public safety agencies who are trained and certified on electronic search and rescue procedures will use digital LoJack Search and Rescue Receivers to track the Radio Frequency signal being emitted from the SafetyNet Bracelet on your loved one’s wrist or ankle.
Once your loved one is located, he or she can be rescued and returned to you. By working directly with law enforcement and using our proven recovery technology, the SafetyNet service helps quickly rescue lost loved ones and bring them home safely
What is SafetyNet by LoJack? It is a system to rapidly locate vulnerable people that have a tendency to wander off and get lost. In the event a vulnerable person gets separated from caregivers- it is a tracking tool to quickly bring him/her to safety.
The system is administered by a law enforcement agency and includes equipment, training, procedures and forms.
Who is a typical “client” of SafetyNet by LoJack? People with Alzheimer’s Disease, autism, Down Syndrome, stroke, traumatic brain injury, or other short term memory ailment.
How does it work? When a candidate is accepted into the program, a personal locating unit device, about the size of a wristwatch, is attached to his/her wrist or ankle using a hospital ID type of band. It is worn 24/7, is waterproof, and transmits an inaudible radio pulse or “chirp” every second. In the event the individual goes missing, the authorities are contacted by the caregivers. Caregivers inform the agency that the missing person is a Project Lifesaver client and advise of the person’s last known location. With this information, the Sheriff’s Office can respond and find the individual more quickly using tracking radio receivers. The range on the transmitters is about one mile on the ground and up to seven miles in the air.
Why is SafetyNet by LoJack important?
10% of the population at age 65 will have some degree of Alzheimer’s. By age 85, that number jumps to 50%! Because people are living longer, the 5 million people with Alzheimer’s are projected to increase in numbers to 15 million by the year 2030.
One child in 150 births has some degree of autism. People with autism typically have a lessened sense of fear and may be calmed by water. They may be anti-social, not responding to their name and hiding from searchers.
Searches without SafetyNet by LoJack often involve many volunteers supervised by public safety personnel and involve looking anywhere and everywhere. Prolonged searches are very costly and may not end successfully. Searches with SafetyNet by LoJack involve only a few trained people with the tracking equipment and average less than 30 minutes. There have been over 1,900 searches using SafetyNet by LoJack in North American in the past 10 years. All missing persons have been found alive.
Where is it available? At least 46 states have SafetyNet by LoJack in one or more agencies. A few states have implemented SafetyNet by LoJack statewide. In Minnesota, almost 20 law enforcement agencies are certified to offer SafetyNet by LoJack, including the SCOTT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. The number is growing rapidly. If your local public safety agency has not implemented SafetyNet by LoJack, ask them to start! Additional information can be found by contacting SafetyNet by LoJack here
How does a candidate get started with SafetyNet by LoJack? If you are a resident of Scott County, you may download the application from the FORMS box at the right. You may also contact Vicki Sauter at 952-496-8833 or email vsauter@co.scott.mn.us or Detective Bob Ryan at 952-496- 8410 or rryan@co.scott.mn.us Candidates are screened for appropriateness relating to the Program.
What does it cost a client to enroll in SafetyNet by LoJack? The personal locator units are leased from the Lo-Jack Corporation and are available through the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. The startup fee is $99 and the monthly fee is $30 per client. Monthly battery changes require cutting off the band and replacing it. This is performed by Sheriff’s Office personnel. Scott County is exploring options to minimize the costs to clients through donations, sponsorships and other funds.
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SafetyNet by LoJack is a program that helps find our loved ones if they become lost. Do you know someone who has Alzheimer’s, Down Syndrome, Autism, a stroke, traumatic brain injury or some other illness which causes short-term memory loss and wandering? The Scott County Sheriff’s Office has the technology to help keep these vulnerable loved ones out of harm’s way. We can partner with you to put an end to the tragedies of the missing and wandering.