WORK Inc. in Dorchester, November 9th, 2017. Officer Michelle Maffeo of the Boston Police Department will visit the Solidaridad Program, to help you enroll your loved ones in the North Star Program. Under the North Star Program police will have a photo and description of the person. If he or she goes missing, the information can quickly help officers locate the person. Further, if the person has trouble communicating, as often happens in these situations, police will be aware.
Michelle will also share with you information & tips on personal safety in public places, security at home, safe driving, and other topics of interest.
Training will be in English with an interpreter available to translate into Spanish.
RSVPs are required to Rosa Robledo at 617-691-1620 or rrobledo@workinc.org or visit www.workinc.org/services/family-support-services
About North Star Personal Alert Program
The North Star Personal Alert Program is a voluntary program for parents, guardians, or caretakers of children and adults who tend to wander or are a flight risk from a specific location (e.g., home, school, nursing home, etc.).
* This initiative helps individuals who may have difficulty communicating with first responders or who do not understand the potential danger faced by him/her.
* The program particularly serves individuals with Autism/Autistic Spectrum Disorders and those with Alzheimer’s disease.
* To ensure the welfare of an individual, the Boston Police Department and other emergency services in and around the City use a comprehensive database containing information provided by the parents, legal guardians, or caretakers.
*This information helps first responders ensure the individual receives any necessary services.
* Community members can enroll in North Star by contacting the BPD at (617) 343-6503 or northstar.bpd@cityofboston.gov or visit . http://bpdnews.com/north-star-personal-alert-program/
