BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is launching a new program designed to help deputies locate missing people with cognitive conditions, including autism, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Project Lifesaver uses small, wearable transmitters that emit unique radio signals, allowing law enforcement to track enrolled individuals who wander away from home.
Berkeley County Council gave the department nearly $13,000 to purchase 15 kits. Participants wear a small, waterproof transmitter on their wrist or ankle that sends a signal 24 hours a day…