The Tyngsborough Police Department’s SafeWatch Program is a free, voluntary initiative designed to enhance the safety of individuals with disabilities, communication challenges, or other conditions that may require additional assistance during interactions with law enforcement and emergency personnel.
The program allows individuals, family members, and caregivers to provide important information to the Department before an emergency occurs. This information helps responding officers better understand an individual’s needs, communicate effectively, and provide a more informed, compassionate, and individualized response.
SafeWatch also assists in situations where an individual may wander from home, become lost, or be reported missing. Having access to a current photograph, identifying information, emergency contacts, known destinations, and other relevant details allows officers to begin a more informed and coordinated search.
The program may benefit individuals with autism, developmental or cognitive disabilities, communication differences, sensory sensitivities, or other conditions that may affect their safety or ability to communicate with first responders.
How to Register
Individuals, parents, guardians, and caregivers interested in participating may complete the SafeWatch Registration Form below.
Registration information may include a current photograph, identifying characteristics, emergency contacts, communication preferences, potential triggers, effective calming techniques, wandering tendencies, and other information that may assist first responders.
Participation is free and voluntary. Information submitted will be maintained by the Tyngsborough Police Department for authorized public safety purposes and handled in accordance with applicable confidentiality and records requirements.
Residents are encouraged to notify the Department whenever a registered individual’s information changes to ensure that their record remains current.
If someone is missing or believed to be in immediate danger, call 911 immediately. Do not delay reporting a missing person.
Additional Resources – Location and Tracking Technology
For families and caregivers of individuals who may be at risk of wandering, wearable tracking technology may provide an additional layer of safety.
The following resources offer information about GPS-based monitoring, radio-frequency locating systems, and other technologies designed to assist in locating individuals who become lost or go missing.
These resources are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement by the Tyngsborough Police Department. The Department does not currently administer these programs. Families should review the available technologies, service requirements, coverage, and costs to determine which option best meets their needs.
If someone is missing or believed to be in immediate danger, call 911 immediately.