CAPE CORAL, Florida — The Cape Coral Police Department has launched a new safety initiative called Sharewear, funded by a grant. The program aims to protect vulnerable community members, including children, seniors, and individuals with chronic conditions or special needs.
Sharewear bracelets use technology that allows smartphones to tap or scan them, providing quick access to important information such as emergency contacts or medical details. These waterproof bracelets require no charging or batteries and have been introduced to officers trained to recognize and scan them during emergencies. They also feature add-on buttons with crucial information, including phrases like “I am non-verbal” or symbols like the puzzle piece for Autism, according to the Cape Coral Police Department…