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Personal Locator Device - Project Lifesaver

143 Gunflint Trl, Grand Marais, MN 55604

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.
Site Service Area

Cook County

Other Information

Specialization

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