The Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) received a $149,907 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (CFDA 16.015 - Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Assistance Program) to implement the Kevin and Avonte Program. The grant, awarded on October 1, 2023, will fund a 3-year project to purchase GPS-enabled locative technology devices, train HCSO deputies on their use, enroll individuals with dementia or developmental disabilities in the program, and conduct community outreach. The goal is to facilitate the quick and safe rescue of wandering individuals in unincorporated Harris County, TX. In 2022, HCSO responded to 363 calls for missing persons with these conditions, and the project is expected to save lives by enabling expeditious location and return of wandering individuals to their families.
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