Project Lifesaver is a radio transmission system designed to assist law enforcement and rescue agencies in
locating lost or missing persons who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, autism, dementia, or other disorders that
may prohibit them from communicating personal information such as who they are or where they live. This program is
designed for children and adults who have the propensity to wander from their homes and who may get lost.
Project Lifesaver is a coordinated county-wide project partnering County and Municipal law enforcement and
emergency response agencies. Project lifesaver can help provide peace of mind to caregivers. However, it does not
replace the need for supervised care.
The transmitter is a small circular radio device on a wristband,
approximately the size of a wristwatch. The transmitters and wristbands are worn 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
and are difficult to remove without the appropriate tools. If the participant becomes lost or missing, the
Sheriff’s Office and emergency response services have specialized tracking equipment to help isolate the
location of the transmitter the participant is wearing. The search will start from the last known location of
the participant and work outward until the transmission signal is obtained. The goal is to determine the
location of the signal in a quick, timely manner, minimizing the risk of harm to the loved one.
A donation of $250 is requested upon initial enrollment to help defray the cost of equipment. However, for those
who are not in the financial position to contribute, the equipment may be provided free. Once on the program,
participants are asked to pay a $10.00 monthly maintenance fee to pay for the cost of replacement batteries and
wristbands.
"If you feel your family may benefit from this program, please complete the attached
application (pdf)"
Applications can be mailed to:
Boulder County Sheriff's Office
Attn: Marci Linton
1777 6th Street,
Boulder, Colorado 80302.
or emailed to
mlinton@bouldercounty.org
If you would like more information about Project Lifesaver or have any questions, please contact Marci
Linton (303) 441 - 3646 or Detective Ali Thompson (303) 441 - 3643, or email
athompson@bouldercounty.org
