A Guide to Law Enforcement on Voluntary Registry Programs for Vulnerable Populations

The Law Enforcement guide on Voluntary Registry Programs for Vulnerable Populations helps police and sheriff’s departments identify the growing problem of wandering individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, the total estimated prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease is expected to be 13.8 million.  Law enforcement agencies around the country have created voluntary registry systems that enable law enforcement agencies to obtain critical information (before an actual emergency) that assists in response to calls for service involving an individual with Alzheimer’s disease. Many departments expressed interest in voluntary programs. They suggested a national database that provides insight into law enforcement programs serving those populations to be shared among the law enforcement community.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is the world’s largest and most influential professional association for police leaders. With more than 31,000 members in over 165 countries, the IACP is a recognized leader in global policing, committed to advancing safer communities through thoughtful, progressive police leadership. Since 1893, the association has been serving communities worldwide by speaking out on behalf of law enforcement and advancing leadership and professionalism in policing worldwide.

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