Guest guest Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 Untitled Document or http://www.projectlifesaver.net/ What are your thoughts on GA parents coming together to get this in our state? Christie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 I guess we should begin at our local levels and see if we can get our sheriff's departments behind us. Perhaps the Governor's Council might have some insight for us on how to move forward. I think this is a priority project! Christie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Anything like this has to be driven by grass-roots interest, and funded in the community. Whoever wants to organize the project locally probably should contact the originators and find out how their program has been successfully set up. Adding Alzheimers and brain injury patients to the autism families would make the project more efficient and less expensive per capita. This can be done through coordination with Shepherd Center and the Centers for Independent Living (like disABILITY Link in Atlanta). Mark_@... is the advocacy coordinator at Shepherd center and would be a good contact to begin with. Patty CLMAtkins@... wrote: > http://www.projectlifesaver.net/ > What are your thoughts on GA parents coming together to get this in > our state? > Christie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 The problem with local agencies is that they are so numerous, and perform different tasks, according to each jurisdiction. For example, where we live, if your child is missing in the city limits, the city police respond. If he or she is missing outside of the city limits, the county police will handle it. The local Sheriff's office handles Court services, warrants, and the jail. I would suggest approaching GEMA, or the State Sheriff's Association. GEMA (Georgia Emergency Management Agency) handles School Safety Prevention (e.g. Columbine situations) and is also the agency who puts out Levi's Calls when children are missing (the Georgia equivalent to an Amber Alert.) They are able to obtain grants for law enforcement purposes, and have staff available State-wide to train local officials and personnel. The State Sheriff's Association would be a good source to contact all Sheriffs, from all of the counties. Our city police department is very progressive. They are constantly receiving grants to update services and train personnel. I have considered contacting them about security bracelets, but their jurisdiction is limited. Our county police do not have the resources or the numbers to engage in many " cutting edge " programs. We are in the midst of elections for a new Sheriff. I think GEMA is over all of the 911(local) Emergency Agencies, but I am not sure. I used to know the Director of GEMA, but he was axed by the new Republican Governor when Purdue came in to office. > Untitled Document or http://www.projectlifesaver.net/ > What are your thoughts on GA parents coming together to get this in our state? > > Christie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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