The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) was awarded a $150,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance (CFDA 16.015 - Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Assistance Program) to enhance the county's capacity to respond to and prevent injuries and deaths of missing individuals with dementia and developmental disabilities. The award will enable PBSO to: 1) Increase public awareness of the issue and enroll vulnerable individuals in a personal tracking device program, 2) Provide training for law enforcement officers on effective search and rescue operations, and 3) Ensure that tracking equipment is readily available throughout Palm Beach County. This comprehensive approach aims to reduce the risks faced by the large population of seniors and youth with cognitive impairments in the county, which has significant geographical challenges such as waterways that complicate search and rescue efforts.
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