OPP partners with MedicAlert to support vulnerable persons - 24/7 access to vital information that may help save lives
This service may also quickly locate lost or missing vulnerable individuals, such as those living with autism, Alzheimer’s, dementia or other cognitive brain injuries, so they can be quickly and safely returned to their loved ones. Officers called to an emergency involving a MedicAlert subscriber will have access through dispatchers to vital information which could save a life.
OPP and MedicAlert will be introducing this partnership by holding six community focused information and registration sessions across Ontario on June 18th for the launch of MedicAlert Connect Protect service.
QUOTES
“This partnership allows police to work with a not-for-profit organization to provide the best possible service to our community. Our citizens benefit when the police and community work together. This partnership mobilizes the community members to ensure we are able to care for vulnerable persons across Ontario.”
- OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique
“MedicAlert’s identification services and electronic health information database is a vital link between first responders and the community when faster, informed action makes all the difference. We are pleased to partner with such a renowned organization as OPP and honoured to assist police services across the country in their emergency response work.”
- CEO of MedicAlert Foundation Canada, Françoise Faverjon-Fortin
OPP and MedicAlert will be introducing this partnership by holding six community focused information and registration sessions across Ontario on June 18th for the launch of MedicAlert Connect Protect service.
| Location | Event Launch Time | Registration Time |
| Orillia Opera House 20 Mississaga St W, Orillia, ON L3V 3A6 |
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Lanark County Administration Building 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, ON K7H 3C6 |
09:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
| Humber River Regional Hospital – South Entrance 1235 Wilson Avenue, Toronto, ON M3M 0B2 |
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | 11:00 am – 3:00 p.m. |
| Media and invited community partners only: OPP Regional Headquarters 911A Gormanville Road, North Bay, ON p1B 8G3 |
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | |
| Bostwick YMCA 501 Southdale Road West, London, ON N6K 3X4 |
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| Alzheimer’s Society 180 Park Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6J4 |
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
QUOTES
“This partnership allows police to work with a not-for-profit organization to provide the best possible service to our community. Our citizens benefit when the police and community work together. This partnership mobilizes the community members to ensure we are able to care for vulnerable persons across Ontario.”
- OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique
“MedicAlert’s identification services and electronic health information database is a vital link between first responders and the community when faster, informed action makes all the difference. We are pleased to partner with such a renowned organization as OPP and honoured to assist police services across the country in their emergency response work.”
- CEO of MedicAlert Foundation Canada, Françoise Faverjon-Fortin