
Our Dane County Sheriff's Department is operating a free service to protect our residents who are afflicted with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, autism, and other conditions that may cause them to wander from the safety of their home. Young and old. These conditions are known as "Mental Dysfunction Disorders".
Junior Soprano used to wander off looking for his paper in the New Jersey harbors and rail yards. Of course, thing thing probably wouldn't have stopped him from shooting his nephew.

The radio locating equipment is complex and expensive, similar to what's used to locate a wild animal being studied and tracked by environmentalists. However it's a huge benefit to everybody who's part of the program.
On Monday July 13th, Culver's East on Cottage Grove Road near Highway 51 is donating a portion of food sales to fund Project Lifesaver. All you need to do is have your dinner (a delicious one at that) at Culver's. You can learn more about the system and check out some equipment, and get your questions answered by the caring Deputies that make the whole thing work.
More information:
www.danesheriff.comSgt. Wiessinger at 608-849-2661
News 3 WISC StoryProject Lifesaver Information Pamphlet (pdf)
And of course, listen to the podcast with Deputy Fox and Sheriff Dave below!
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