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Renville County Sheriff

Personal Locator Device - Project Lifesaver

105 S 5th St, Ste 210, Olivia, MN 56277

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

Enrollment is through Project Lifesaver. Once enrolled, the Sheriff's Office will be notified and make contact with the client.

Site Service Area

Renville County

Other Information

Specialization

  • Disabilities
  • Brain Injury (BI)
  • Children and/or youth with disabilities
  • Family
  • Older adults
  • Mental health
  • Developmental disabilities
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

01/08/2026
What's Here
Locator Aids

Providing organization

Renville County Sheriff