The Douglas County Sheriff's Office launched a new Vulnerable Person Registry.
The registry will include information such as emergency contacts, details physical descriptions and specific sensitivities or behaviors.
A vulnerable person is defined as someone who may behave in a way that could pose a danger to themselves due to a medical, cognitive, mental or physical health condition.
Examples include people with autism, dementia, brain injuries, cerebral palsy and more.
"We are proud to launch this new registry as part of our commitment towards ensuring the safety and well-being of all members of our community,” said Sheriff Dan Coverley. “We understand the unique challenges faced by vulnerable persons and we believe this registry will greatly assist law enforcement in providing timely and effective support when needed."
For more information or to register, you can click this link.
