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Nobles County Sheriff

Personal Locator Device - Project Lifesaver

1530 Airport Rd N, Ste 100, Worthington, MN 56187

Eligibility

People in danger from unsafe wandering due to Alzheimer's, autism, Down syndrome, dementia or other cognitive conditions. Applicants are screened for appropriateness for the program.

Application process

Call and request an application.

Service area

Nobles County, MN

Devices that help caregivers find vulnerable people who have a tendency to wander off and get lost. MORE INFORMATION Project Lifesaver uses a locator system to rapidly find vulnerable people who have a tendency to wander off and get lost. The personal locating device is about the size of a wristwatch and is worn on the wrist or ankle. The waterproof device is worn 24 hours every day and transmits a silent radio pulse. If the person wanders and can't be located, the caregivers contact the emergency responders. The responders can find the person using radio receivers.

Last Update

02/18/2026

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Nobles County Sheriff