In New York, Project Lifesaver is a rapid-response tracking program that helps families locate loved ones with cognitive impairments who wander. The service is primarily administered through local Sheriff’s Offices and Police Departments.

Availability varies by location, but the following counties are known to participate in the program:

Albany, Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Dutchess, Erie, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Genesee, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Montgomery, Nassau, Niagara, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Orange, Oswego, Otsego, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Schuyler, Seneca, St. Lawrence, Steuben, Suffolk, Sullivan, Tomkins, Ulster, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Westchester and Yates.

Because Project Lifesaver depends on local law enforcement and agency participation, equipment stock, and priority distribution rules (such as those funded by the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services), it is best to contact your specific agency to verify current availability and enroll. You can view the full roster of regional agencies on the NYS Project Lifesaver Contact List here or click on your local county name above.

Thank you to the NYS Sheriff’s Association for their information and support.