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Programme:
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Vulnerable Person Registry
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Numéros de téléphone:
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Non-emergency 905-825-4777
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Accessibilité:
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Accessible en fauteuil roulant
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Heures d’ouverture:
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Administration Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
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Description des services:
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Program allows family members or caregivers to provide police with important information about a vulnerable person to assist officers during an emergency
- stores details such as physical description, habits, behaviours, communication challenges, and specific needs
- supports police in safely locating or interacting with a vulnerable person during incidents such as wandering or crisis situations
- defines a vulnerable person as someone with a medical, mental health or physical condition that may pose a danger to themselves or others, including those with alzheimer’s disease, autism spectrum disorder, acquired brain injury, or similar conditions
- sends an annual renewal reminder one month before expiry and requires families to update the registry information each year
- provides additional resources, including safety fact sheets and missing-person checklists for individuals with autism
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Procédé et formulaires:
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- parent(s), guardians, administrators and substitute decision makers are encouraged to submit a registration using the online application available
- anyone who does not have access to the internet is encouraged to visit any of the district police stations for assistance in registering
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Admissibilité / population desservie:
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Vulnerable persons whose medical, cognitive, mental health or physical condition may cause behaviours such as wandering, communication difficulties, or risky attractions (e.g., water, construction sites)
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Langues:
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English * Interpretive Services
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