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Santa Barbara County's Project Lifesaver

Posted: 9/22/2008

How it works: A family member or caregiver contacts the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Department Community Services Bureau to enroll. The person is fitted with a unique lightweight battery operated wrist or ankle band which emits a silent radio signal 24 hours a day. The band and battery are maintained and replaced monthly by Sheriff's Department personnel or volunteers.

When a participant is missing, caregivers notify the Sheriff's Department. A specially trained search team responds using a mobile locator to find the missing person.

For more information or to enroll, please contact:
Santa Barbara Sheriff's Department Community Services Bureau at (805) 571-1540