CLAY COUNTY, Fl. – On Monday, Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook is expected to formally unveil the new Clay Watch Registry, which allows for families of those who are prone to wandering to easily provide crucial information to law enforcement.
The Clay Watch Registry is completely voluntary and can really be helpful for families and caretakers of those with conditions including Alzheimer’s, autism, dementia, and Down syndrome, among others. If law enforcement has information about these people ahead of time, they can respond more swiftly if there is an emergency. They can also save a life.
If you have a loved one who is or may be prone to wandering, you know every second counts. That’s why Cook is set to announce the launch of the Clay Registry to give law enforcement firsthand knowledge about the person with cognitive or sensory disabilities. This way, deputies can better interact and communicate with your loved ones with the ultimate goal of reuniting everyone.
During the registration process, you’ll provide the person’s name and address, identifying features, and their diagnosed condition.
Then you’ll need to lay out the person’s characteristics including certain behaviors, sensory issues, calming strategies, or past encounters with the police.
From there, you’ll share the best method for making contact with the person. This can include special words, pictures, and electronic devices.
Click here to view the registration PDF
According to the sheriff’s office website, families or caretakers who sign up for the registry will be given a special decal to go on or near their front door. And if you’d like, you can get another one to go on a car.
If this story sounds familiar, the city of Jacksonville launched its version of the registry last year known as REVAMP Duval. When a loved one goes missing, time is of the essence.
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