Dodge County Sheriff
Personal Locator Device
22 6th St E, Dept 201, Mantorville, MN 55955
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.
(507) 635-6217
Voice
Site Service Area
Dodge County
Other Information
Specialization
- Dementia
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Disabilities
- Older adults
- Brain Injury (BI)
- Mental health
- Children and/or youth with disabilities
- Developmental disabilities
Devices that help caregivers find vulnerable people who have a tendency to wander off and get lost.
MORE INFORMATION
The SafetyNet service is designed to help locate enrolled wandering or lost community members.
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
03/17/2026
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Providing organization
Dodge County Sheriff