HASBROUCK HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT

248 HAMILTON AVENUE

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NEW JERSEY 07604

Chief Michael J. Colaneri Headquarters

201-288-1000
Fax 201-
288-4006

August 12, 2009

The Hasbrouck Heights Police Department would like to inform the

residents of Project Lifesaver.

Project Lifesaver provides a timely response to save lives and reduce

potential injury for adults and children who suffer from Alzheimer’s
Disease, Autism, Down Syndrome, dementia or other cognitive
conditions or disorders.

The program is a rescue service that deploys members of the

Hasbrouck Heights Police Department and the Bergen County Sheriff’s
Department to locate individuals, who suffer from such disorders, who
may wander from home and become lost due to confusion and/or
memory loss.

Persons enrolled in Project Lifesaver wear a small, one ounce battery

operated radio wrist transmitter that emits an individualized silent
tracking signal 24-hours a day. In the event that a participant goes
missing, the caregiver notifies the Hasbrouck Heights Police
Department, who will initiate an immediate search while contacting the
Sheriff’s Department. Officers from the Sheriff’s Department will
respond, with the electronic tracking equipment.

The Chesapeake Virginia Sheriff’s Office established Project Lifesaver in

1999. Since the inception of Project Lifesaver, over 1,950 people have
been rescued. The average rescue is less than 20 minutes.

Project Lifesaver Participation Criteria

 The individual must be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, Autism,
or Down Syndrome.
 Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease, Autism or Down Syndrome
must reside in Bergen County in a private residence with a 24-hour
live-in caregiver.
 The caregiver must send a letter of request to Chief of Police
Michael J. Colaneri.
 The cost of initial equipment is approximately $290.00 with a
maintenance fee of approximately $13.00 per month to cover the
cost of the battery and bracelet.
Any caretaker that wishes to enroll an individual in the program or has
any questions, please contact the Hasbrouck Heights Police
Department between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm, Monday-Friday,
at 201-288-6019.

Michael J. Colaneri
Chief of Police

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