L.O.C.A.T.E. Program

L.O.C.A.T.E.® Law Officer Concerned About the Endangered

Assisting Individuals with Special Needs

The L.O.C.A.T.E.® program assists endangered or special needs individuals who may be lost or separated from their loved ones. Information gathered through L.O.C.A.T.E.® allows officers responding to a found or missing person call to more quickly reunite someone with family or caregivers.

L.O.C.A.T.E.® focuses on citizens with special needs, such as those with:

  • Autism
  • Down Syndrome
  • Impaired hearing
  • Language barriers
  • Alzheimer’s and related dementia disorders

Register with L.O.C.A.T.E.®

To register with the LOCATE program, a parent, guardian, or caregiver should visit the police department with the special needs person. A photograph will be taken and a registration form filled out. 

OR

If you prefer, you may download a form (DOWNLOAD HERE) and complete it ahead of time. The completed form and a digital photo can be emailed to [email protected] and we will contact you to finalize the process. 

For more information contact the Hatfield Police Department at 215-855-0903.