SCAAN sponsors two important safety projects in our community.

Special Needs Registry - The Special Needs Registry assists law enforcement personnel to be more responsive in emergencies to residents of the Santa Clarita Valley with special needs. The registry can help law enforcement identify those who cannot identify themselves due to a disability or special need, such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, autism, or a speech disorder. Families or agencies can voluntarily provide information about their individuals with special needs so that law enforcement will:

1. •Have a photograph, description and contact information for people with special needs in our community who may need special assistance in an emergency.
   

2. •Be better equipped to help people with special needs who may become lost, injured, or who may wander away from home.
   

3. •Be aware of special medical, safety and behavioral concerns of individuals with special needs.
   

4. •Be aware of accommodations that may be needed in interacting with the person.
   

Project Lifesaver - this program provides an additional level of safety for participants in the Special Needs Registry who are at highest risk of “elopement” -- going missing from their home.  Participants in the program, such as those with autism or Alzheimer’s disease, wear Project Lifesaver tracking bracelets. Should they go missing, Sheriffs can activate a locator device to help find the missing person –  saving time, resources and potentially saving lives.