The Randolph County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) received a $150,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) under the Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Assistance Program (CFDA 16.015). The funding will enable RCSO to purchase GPS-enabled devices to assist with locating individuals with dementia or developmental disabilities, such as autism, who may wander from safe locations. The GPS devices will report location information to eligible caregivers' smartphones, helping to prevent wandering behavior, improve individual autonomy, and provide peace of mind to family members. This person-centered approach aims to reduce missing persons calls and decrease the time to locate individuals, contributing to a reduction in injury and death through proactive approaches. The three-year grant period runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2027.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $150.0k | 9/27/24 |