MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Police Department announced on Monday, Aug. 18 it has implemented a specialized alert program called S.A.F.E.R or Specialized Alerts For Enhanced Response.
What is S.A.F.E.R.?
What we know:
The goal of the S.A.F.E.R. program is designed to provide first responders, primarily law enforcement and emergency medical services, with critical information that may assist them regarding a person with special needs.
A news release says when responding to a call for service or similar incident that involves a person with special needs, first responders receive information about that person through an "alert."
Information contained in the "alert" are things like specific conditions, potential triggers, and effective de-escalation techniques. The "alert" signifies to members of public safety that they may be encountering a person who needs specialized communication, care, or interventions, specific to their unique needs.
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"Alerts" are generated when a registered address or person is entered into the computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system and records management system (RMS).
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For additional information, registration, terms and conditions, you are invited to visit the S.A.F.E.R. program webpage.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee Police Department.