- October 30, 2024
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By: Shannon Martin
Public Affairs Officer, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office announced the launching of their new SAFE TRAK program. SAFE TRAK is a bracelet that can assist in the quick recovery of participants suffering from certain medical conditions or with special needs. The program was made possible after receiving a $5,000 grant from Target.
To participate in the SAFE TRAK program, a person must be diagnosed with a condition that causes wandering such as Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury, stroke, neurological disorders, Down Syndrome, autism or similar conditions. Participants must also have a full-time caregiver.
Upon receipt of the bracelet and transmitter, the caregiver will be given training on how to properly work and maintain the device. Should someone in his or her care wander off, the caregiver will then call 911 and FCSO will immediately begin to search in the area the bracelet was last tracked. For the greatest chance of success, it’s recommended that FCSO be notified immediately should a participant in the SAFE TRAK program go missing.
“I want to thank the great team at Target for their continued support of our agency and the people in our community with this generous donation,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “I think it is important to roll out this amazing new technology. In law enforcement, we are all too familiar with the absolute panic that can envelope a family when a loved with special needs or a medical condition goes missing. The SAFE TRAK bracelet can cut the recovery time in half. The SAFE TRAK program is just another way that we are working with the community to make Flagler County the safest place to live, work and visit in Florida.”
The initial cost of each SAFE TRAK transmitter is $280. Replacement batteries will be provided by the FCSO. If there is a need for a transmitter but the cost cannot be met, FCSO will make a determination, based on need, to provide one at little or no cost. For more information, contact FCSO Community Outreach at 386-437-4116 or email [email protected]
