Smiths Falls Police Service Proud Partner In Bringing MedicAlert Connect Protect To Smiths Falls
We will be launching this partnership at the Alzheimer Society Lanark Leeds Grenville office (179 Elmsley Street North unit #155, Smiths Falls, Ontario), on Friday January 25th at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public are welcome to attend to learn more about this program.
MedicAlert Connect Protect gives police officers 24-hour access to a registered subscriber’s photo, identifying information, past wandering history and other medical information through the MedicAlert identification and associated database. This information will help officers search more efficiently, increasing the chances that those who go missing are reunited with their loved ones sooner. Officers are trained to look out for the MedicAlert pendants or bracelets should they encounter a missing or vulnerable member of our community. Currently in Smiths Falls, there are over 1,350 people registered with the MedicAlert ID service.
Officers called to an emergency involving a MedicAlert subscriber will have access to vital information which could save a life. “Partnerships within our community, like this one, help us to better protect our more vulnerable citizens because we can quickly access important information,” said Smiths Falls Police Chief Mark MacGillivray. “We are committed to exploring any new options to meet the needs of our changing demographics and aging populations that help keep them safe.”
“As a registered Canadian charity for more than 50 years, MedicAlert has played an important role in helping to protect Canadians and give families peace of mind in wandering or emergency situations,” explained Françoise Faverjon-Fortin, CEO of MedicAlert. “ Our database is a vital link between the community and first responders when faster, informed action makes all the difference and we’re honoured to assist police services across the country.”