Project Lifesaver Program

The Project Lifesaver program has been implemented by the Isanti County Sheriff's Office in an effort to provide enhanced support and assistance to the Isanti County residents who are primary caregivers for an individual suffering from Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia disorder as well as families of children afflicted with Down Syndrome, autism, traumatic brain injuries, or cognitive impairments.

View the Project Lifesaver Enrollment Form (PDF).

Program Purpose

These individuals might be prone to wander away from home and become confused or lost. Project Lifesaver allows for a proactive response by law enforcement if this happens. This not only saves time and manpower but also, gives caregivers and families peace of mind and reassurance that all possible resources will be utilized in the effort to locate and return their loved one home safely. Participants in the Project Lifesaver program wear a special wrist or ankle bracelet equipped with a small transmitter which emits a signal that law enforcement can track when someone goes missing. 

Search times have been reduced from days and hours, to minutes. Average recovery times are well under 30 minutes. The Isanti County Sheriff's Office serves as the lead agency for Project Lifesaver and in this role; it coordinates the overall operations and management of the program to ensure effective services. For more information on this program, please visit the Project Lifesaver website.

Participation Criteria

• The application (PDF) must be completed and submitted by the legal family member/caregiver (authorized representative for a relative with a physicians confirmed diagnosis).
• The individual must reside in Isanti County with a primary caregiver.
• Interested in enrolling in Project Lifesaver? For your convenience, we have made the enrollment application available online in PDF format.

Additional Information

Questions? For more information contact Chief Deputy Lisa Lovering at 763-691-2411.