Law Enforcement
LifePROTEKT is encouraged by the great work that many law enforcement agencies are doing throughout the world and it is our goal to help bring forth and recommend the best technologies, solutions and services that would assist law enforcement agencies in locating missing people with special challenges or disabilities. We are here to provide a support system for law enforcement agencies and to help educate them on the issues faced by these special citizens and how the use of location based GPS devices can assist them in managing the safety of this sector of our community. Currently, discussions are being held throughout most states proposing the mandatory use of personal GPS devices for those with Dementia, Alzheimers or other cognitive disorders to ensure their safety.
LifePROTEKT recognizes that the technology to locate individuals is far more advanced than most understand. We provide information that speaks to the incredible benefits of location based personal tracking products and provide the product that best fits the individual and caretaker’s needs. There are many municipalities which include law enforcement, search and rescue operations, health care institutions and medical teaching facilities open to voluntary programs which would allow for families to sign themselves up for the location based monitoring systems.
LifePROTEKT promotes the Alzheimer’s Association “Safe Return Program” also & believes it is another way to help protect these individuals. It includes use of identification items such as bracelets, necklaces, wallet cards and clothing labels. LifePROTEKT believes it is very important to protect those with cognitive impairments. Location based tracking devices would make it much easier to monitor these individuals as to ensure their safety. Throughout the U.S. there are many law enforcement agencies who have used technologies such as radio frequency and are beginning to incorporate Location Based Technologies as part of their resources. One of the organizations using Radio Frequency is Project Lifesaver based in Chesapeake Virginia. Project Lifesaver should be commended as they are credited with having already saved the lives of 2,000 people with dementia, autism and other disorders which make them prone to wandering, using this kind of technology. LifePROTEKT also commends the fine work of organizations like Fastrack, Life Trak, S.A.F.E.R, Rapid Recovery and others.
We at LifePROTEKT look forward to working with these organizations in the future and providing the best tracking and monitoring solutions for these special needs communities. LifePROTEKT has been deploying educational and community awareness programs using social media and direct marketing campaigns to assist in spreading the word that there are solutions to help monitor and better safeguard these individuals. We are also very active in presenting information to civic groups, law enforcement agencies and various health care providers throughout the communities across North America. One of the largest benefits of the tools and solutions we provide lies in the added personal security which seems to become more relevant each day. Child abductions, lost people with disabilities, and even pets running away, consume the amount of time our law enforcement agencies spend on these situations. These are all potentially avoidable obstacles that law enforcement agencies deal with on a daily basis. Products and services are coming into this space very frequently and we encourage everyone to check in from time to time to see the technologies available to help alleviate this very important issue most of us are faced with each day.
products and services that support the monitoring of special needs adults and children in conjuction with law enforcement agencies….what a perfect and timely combination – lifeprotekt is at the right place at the right time and is set to be the leader in personal security technology
The problem with most GPS units are that they are not durable, not water resistant, have to be re-charged frequently and cost more money than many families can afford.
SearchinMatt, Though your concerns have some legitimacy, they are a bit short sighted. I am a retired law enforcement officer and have experienced on many occasions the processes surrounding the search for Autistic and Alzheimer’s patients in the past as, based on your tag, you may have as well. From a strictly patrol efficiency prospective there are many reasons why the newer technologies available for locating these individuals need to be explored and evaluated.
Consider the fact that in many cases, since the caretaker can locate the individual literally in seconds using GPS/GSM technology there is often no need to even contact the police. The subject does not have to deal with the potential mental trauma of being approached and taken into custody either. If the police are needed, valuable time is gained by having the individual already located for the police when they receive the 911 dispatch. This can alleviate the need to conduct systematic search procedures, which can be manpower and resource intensive to say the least. I’m not saying that older tech RF locators are not effective, they are but they have limitations as well. All I’m saying is that if there are technologies available that can find people faster with fewer traumas to the individual and have the added benefit of keeping cops on patrol, why aren’t we looking at them?
True GPS devices need frequent charging, but is that really a barrier? Don’t we all charge our cell phones at night? I know if I had a family member that was a “wanderer” I’d make sure his/her device was ready for use on a daily basis. Durability has improved and there are now water resistant units on the market. Finally, costs on these devise have dropped sharply in recent years. Is it still a barrier to have to spend a couple of hundred dollars a year to protect a loved one?
Actually, I think the biggest challenge here are paradigm shifts, police agencies typically have trouble dealing with this. How many times in your career have you heard this; “we do it this way because it’s the way we’ve always done it”.
Hi Mike,
Peter Beggs from EYE-ZON….our tracker is not only durable but very water resistant as I have personaly put it through the wash on more that one ocassion..AND IT STILL WORKS….
A very simple and inexpensive devoce I use around the pool is a sandwich bag…keeps the unit dry.
As for the battery lfe our unit will last 5-6 days on 24/7 at a 5 minute reporting schedule.
We have a very robust and accurate device and we and other security experts believe it is the best on market.
Any questions please call: 1-(800) 939-3952
Peter
To searchinMike’s posting on April 16th. There are many personal location based GPS devices being offered today from the various manufacturers at this site http://www.locationbasedgps.com. From a durability standpoint – there are products made to withstand almost any kind of abuse. Some products are completely sealed so they are both waterproof and shockproof. Some are designed to work in extremely hot or cold conditions. Don’t worry about leaving it in a car on a hot day or taking it with you on a ski trip. Some products that are available have up to a seven (7) day battery life before charge. And If you ever want to check the battery level, you can view it online. To make things even more convenient, you can also request that the device be sent a reminder via the contact method of your choice (email, phone call, text message or email) when your battery starts to run low. Remember that just like a cell phone, the more your device is used the sooner you will have to recharge it.
Mike, the cost to buy and service some of these devices is .65 cents a day. A small amount knowing that if your autistic child needed to be located in a dangerous unlawful or accidental situation is very affordable.
As a 911 operator and mom of a 6 yr old autistic little boy I come across situations every day that involve wandering and missing people. I believe that the significance of this technology plays a very important role in not only my personal situation but also for the people in the Autism and Alzheimers community.