Project Lifesaver of Tipton County

07/29/2026

We are always trying to better our program and ourselves with learning more about special needs and helping our community!
Thank you First Due Autism Training and Provident Insurance for putting this amazing training on!

07/18/2026

Remember Tipton county has project lifesaver to keep our loved ones safe!
Contact us at Cicero Township Volunteer Fire Department to get yours for your individuals with disabilities, dementia, Alzheimer’s, those that like to wonder off!

💙 Autism Awareness & Safety Resources 💙

Every person on the autism spectrum is unique, with their own strengths, communication styles, and support needs. Building awareness and understanding helps create safer, more inclusive communities for individuals with autism and their families.

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) provides important information and resources to help families, caregivers, and communities better understand autism and support individuals who may be at risk of wandering or going missing.

Learn more and explore helpful resources here:
🔗 https://www.ncmec.org/theissues/autism

Together, we can increase understanding, promote safety, and support individuals with autism and their families. 💙

07/15/2026

Sharing from an Indiana BMV newsletter:

The Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is pleased to announce that parents and caregivers of children or adults with specific, diagnosed levels of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are now eligible to receive a disability parking placard. We recognize that assisting individuals with autism in busy parking lots can be difficult and potentially unsafe. Having access to disability parking will help families and caregivers park closer to building entrances, reducing risk and making outings safer and more manageable.

Eligibility
Parents or caregivers may apply for a disability placard on behalf of an individual diagnosed with:

Level 2 Autism Spectrum Disorder (“requiring substantial support”), or
Level 3 Autism Spectrum Disorder (“requiring very substantial support”).
Applying for the Disability Placard
Parents or caregivers will need to complete an Application for Disability License Plate or Parking Placard (State Form 42070).
https://forms.in.gov/Download.aspx?id=5031

Section 1 should be completed using the individual living with autism's information. Section 2 should be completed with the caregiver's information.

Who Can Sign State Form 42070?
Section 4, The professional certification section of Indiana’s disability placard application (State Form 42070), may be completed by:
A physician with a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine.
A physician who is a commissioned medical officer of the armed forces of the United States or the United States Public Health Service.
A physician who is a medical officer of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
A chiropractor with a valid and unrestricted license under Indiana Code 25-10-1. A podiatrist with a valid and unrestricted license under Indiana Code 25-29-1.
An advanced practice registered nurse with a valid and unrestricted license under Indiana Code 25-23.
A physician assistant with a valid and unrestricted license under Indiana Code 25-27.5.
An optometrist or ophthalmologist with a valid and unrestricted license to practice optometry or ophthalmology in Indiana.

Next Steps for the Parent or Guardian
The applicant must sign all required areas of the application.
Since the applicant is a minor or an adult who cannot sign, a parent may sign on their behalf—no power of attorney is needed.
If someone else is signing for a disabled applicant, they must provide:
Documentation granting signing authority (such as power of attorney or guardianship papers),
Their position of authority printed next to the signature (e.g., “parent/guardian” or “POA”), and
A state issued driver’s license or identification card.

Questions or Concerns
Any questions or concerns can be emailed to the BMV Registrations department. [email protected]

06/26/2026

Our Project Lifesaver International program has been going strong since we welcomed our first client in early 2018. Today we are happy to announce that we have signed up our 90th client!

A special heartfelt thank you to every family member/ caregiver, hospital and care home staff member and SSAR member who has taken on the important job of testing the transmitter battery daily and ensuring the battery gets replaced on time to ensure effectiveness. YOU are the true superheroes.

Thank you to Saskatoon Police Service for your partnership with SSAR and activating us quickly in the event of a Project Lifesaver search. As we all learned this winter, minutes count and, together, this program has saved lives.

Sponsorship and donations are the backbone of our Project Lifesaver program and without these important funds we would not be able to provide these lifesaving transmitters at no cost to families. These individuals and companies in our community are invaluable and we are truly blessed by your outstanding support. Thank you!


https://projectlifesaversaskatoon.org/donate/

06/25/2026

💦 Autism & Water Safety

Water safety is especially important for autistic individuals and families. Many autistic children are naturally drawn to water, which can increase risks during wandering or emergency situations.

Awareness, supervision, swim education, and safety planning can help prevent tragedies and create safer experiences around pools, lakes, and other water environments.

Drowning remains one of the leading causes of death associated with wandering, making water safety education an important part of emergency preparedness.

Learn more about water safety and wandering prevention: https://autismsociety.org/water-and-wandering/

06/23/2026

MISSING VULNERABLE PERSON LOCATED: Jun 22, 2026, Norfolk, Virginia — A 60-year-old male with dementia eloped from his home. Within 12 minutes of being notified that the man was missing, trained and equipped Electronic Search Specialist Master Deputy Tracy Reed, coordinator of the Norfolk Sheriff's Office’s Project Lifesaver expedited search-and-rescue program, located him sitting in a wheelchair in a vacant lot less than 1 mile from the incident’s point of origin. The man was returned safely, and the mission cleared having saved precious time, resources and, most importantly, life.
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To learn more or to find, establish or help support a member agency near you, visit www.ProjectLifesaver.org
Register for the 2026 Project Lifesaver conference, to be held Aug. 24 - 27, at www.ProjectLifesaver.org/conference

06/19/2026

When a loved one with a cognitive condition wanders, traditional search and rescue operations take an average of 9 hours. But with Project Lifesaver, that time drops to under 30 minutes.

WTHR recently covered how central Indiana emergency teams are using these specialized radio-frequency bracelets to prevent tragedies. Because the devices are completely waterproof (up to 30 feet) and transmit a unique frequency, we can track them where GPS often fails—including heavily wooded areas or fields.

The Cicero Township Volunteer Fire Department is fully equipped and trained to deploy this exact lifesaving technology right here in Tipton County.

If you are caring for a high-risk wanderer, you don't have to carry the worry alone.

🔗 Read the WTHR feature to see the technology in action, then message our page to learn how to enroll a loved one:
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/project-lifesaver-helps-quickly-locate-missing-people-with-cognitive-conditions-endagnered-safety-search/531-7b94e6b8-8c23-4027-a969-4f838b875cda

Putnam County first responders are using Project Lifesaver to help find people with cognitive conditions who go missing.

08/24/2024

This page is to inform the community that we have this program. Project lifesaver is a program that we at Cicero Township Volunteer Fire Department offer for kids/adults that have autism or Alzheimer’s ect. that have a tendency to wander off. If you know have someone or know someone with these conditions please reach out to the fire department. This is a program to bring loved ones safely home to their families.