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PROJECT LIFESAVER IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

Dear Chief Saunders and Chief Thacker, It is an honour to announce that Project Lifesaver of Greater Victoria (PLGV) is now accepting applications for client enrollment. Victoria, the Capital of British Columbia has a population base of 330,000 with a large seniors population and the highest per capital of children with autism in the Province. PLGV is a partnership between the We Rage We Weep Alzheimer’s Foundation, the Corps of Commissionaires, and the Search and Rescue Society of BC. Each Partner brings a unique strength for ensure ongoing PL program consistency: We Rage We Weep: responsible for community outreach, public relations, and PL client enrollment. The Commissionaires, (Canada’s largest private security organization staffed by retired police and military): responsible for monthly visits for clients transmitter servicing SAR-BC: responsible for searches for missing PL clients in conjunction with local first responders and ongoing training/certification for future communitiesthat want PL Recent article: http://www.belocalnews.com/vancouver_island_south/victorianews/lifestyles/19603884.html We look forward to working with Project Lifesaver International in bringing the benefits of the program to our community: to save lives and bring peace of mind to those caring for the wander-prone. Regards, David Rittenhouse Project Lifesaver Steering Committee Director We Rage We Weep, Alzheimer’s Foundation

Project Lifesaver International Conference Complete

Good morning Chiefs!! I simply could not wait one minute longer, without thanking you for another incredible conference! I want to make sure you know how much we appreciate your hard work, and dedication to this program. I cannot imagine how difficult it may be, to hold positions such as yours which must require dealing with numerous situations on a daily basis. In the midst of one of those days….always remember that you are touching countless lives because of all that you do! At least once a week one of our families will say, “thank you so much for the peace of mind this brings our family”, or “your department is such a blessing in our lives by allowing us to be part of Project Lifesaver.” The majority of our clients are children and their parents are extremely grateful! Last night I was on the phone with one clients Mom who said to me, “This is difficult to explain unless you have a special needs child, but every day is a battle as we advocate for our child’s rights. We find ourselves constantly battling with insurance companies in our attempt to get approval for special services that our child needs, we battle with the school system to assure that our child receives the appropriate hours of resource help he deserves, and then there came Project Lifesaver which is the only thing in our lives that has actually come easy and was truly heaven scent.” Amy went on to say how incredible it is to know that they have a team of us here at LTFD who truly love and support their son. In my opinion, that is what it is all about! We as a department have learned a great deal this year regarding living day in and day out with a child with special needs, or a loved one with Alzheimer’s. It is our goal to do whatever we can to make their life easier! We have been extremely fortunate to have funded this program solely through donations as it is my goal to never ask a family to pay. Nor will I ever allow a family to go without because of cost. While spending time with these families and falling in love with all of them, I have learned how financially tapped out they are. Therefore, we will continue to fundraise like there is no tomorrow to provide them with a peace of mind which they are so deserving of! Please tell all of your staff, Pilots, Lynchburg Sherriff’s Office for hosting etc, that we are so thankful for this incredible week! It was amazing! It is always so inspiring to be surrounded by those who share in your passion to be there for others in their time of need! I truly would like to thank all of you for being a “bright light” to these families who often feel as if they live in the dark! Because of all of you, their journey has become sweeter! From the bottom of my heart…I want you to know how extremely blessed I feel to be involved with Project Lifesaver! If you ever need anything, just say the word and I will be there! Have a super great day!! Lt. Joy Lorch Firefighter/EMT

BOULDER, COLORADO - FEB 19, 2008

By Deputy Jay Stalnacker At around 5:30 PM on February 14, 2008, Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Communications received a 911 call in reference to a missing 54-year male with Down Syndrome. The man was reported missing from his home in the Gunbarrel area of Boulder County. Three weeks ago his caretaker requested that the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office enroll him in Project Lifesaver. This is a radio transmission system designed to assist law enforcement and rescue agencies with locating lost or missing persons who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, autism, dementia, or other cognitive disabilities that may prohibit them from communicating personal information such as who they are or where they live. The program is designed for children and adults who have the propensity to wander from their homes and may get lost. The Boulder Emergency Squad, Longmont Emergency Unit and the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office responded to the residence in Gunbarrel to begin a search for the man. Information provided by his caretaker was used to establish his most likely route of travel. Search and rescue units picked up the radio transmission signal a few blocks from his home. It was eventually determined that the man was on a RTD bus traveling the route around his neighborhood. RTD was contacted and rescuers located and stopped the bus. Sheriff’s deputies transported the man safely back to his home. Nationally, the number of persons with dementia and other cognitive disabilities that prevent an individual from being able to communicate personal information is increasing. Project Lifesaver allows law enforcement agencies and search and rescue groups to more successfully locate these individuals. This case is one of many illustrating the benefits of the system. Contact the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office or your local law enforcement agency to get more information about this valuable program.

MAY 29, 2008 - CHESAPEAKE VIRGINIA

LoJack Corporation (NASDAQ:LOJN), the leading global provider of recovery systems for stolen mobile assets, announced it has presented a year-long grant to Project Lifesaver International. The LoJack grant will be used to help law enforcement agencies start or expand Project Lifesaver programs within their jurisdictions. The initiative kicked off on April 2 at an event marking the Stamford, Connecticut Police Department as the first beneficiary of the LoJack grant and the first agency in the state to implement Project Lifesaver. “LoJack is committed to offering the most effective and reliable recovery solutions for mobile assets,” said Ronald V. Waters, President and Chief Operating Officer, LoJack Corporation. “Through our grant with Project Lifesaver, we can now extend our focus to support the recovery of missing people afflicted with diseases like Alzheimer’s and Autism. This grant will help Project Lifesaver extend its reach throughout the nation providing a valuable service to individuals at risk and their families. It also deepens our commitment to the law enforcement agencies and officers who perform recoveries.”

May 6, 2008 - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

The Horry County Public Safety Division recently trained the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center Employee's in Project Lifesaver! The Visitor's Center now has PROJECT LIFESAVER BRACELETS that can be issued out to vacationer's in Myrtle Beach. They report they have ALREADY had visitors take advantage of the expanded service. The Project Lifesaver program is featured on their beach website, to see the page, follow this link. Safety Our hats off to Horry County Public Safety Division and Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce for this innovative approach to protecting visitors to their beautiful beach vacation paradise.

New Service for Members

Project Lifesaver and London Bridge Trading Company have teamed up to bring members quality web and tactical gear for discounted prices. Follow this link to browse the online catalog.Tactical Gear

APR 11, 2008 - CHESAPEAKE VIRGINIA

Project Lifesaver International Headquarters in Chesapeake Virginia reports increase in growth and significant upward development in both corporate and federal support and in research and technology. As the 2nd Qtr of 2008 begins, we are experiencing significant changes in positive corporate support and international recognition. Support and federal funding plans are on the rise and have exciting potential for all our members! These new developments will clear the way for Project Lifesaver to expand significantly nationwide! Project Lifesaver International is proud to announce this exciting future outlook and assure all our members and potential members of the strong, sound organization that will provide you the very best support for many decades of service. With the increase in strong financial backing and support, a robust increase from corporate support and opened pathways to federal funding, the future provides us a strong posture to provide service, increase the number of agencies nationwide and continue to provide the "BEST TRACKING EQUIPMENT" available to all our member agencies for many years to come. Our future looks GREAT!, We are both SOUND and SECURE! We pledge to provide all our member agencies with the most technologically advanced equipment, and the best operatinf system and headquarters support available! "We move ahead in technology, never backwards"!

CHESAPEAKE VA - FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Project Lifesaver International received information that we have been "Endorsed" by the New York State Sheriff's Association in a resolution passed this July. We are extremely pleased to be honored with this recognition. We extend our thanks to the New York State Sheriff's Association for this endorsement and to all our members that contribute to making the Project Lifesaver Program so successful.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY MD. - FEB 4, 2008

Montgomery County Police Community Services Division officers and 4th District Patrol officers worked in conjunction with the Project Lifesaver Program to locate a critically missing man on Tuesday. On January 29, at approximately 7:48 p.m., 4th District officers responded to the 3200 block of Spartan Road in Olney for the report of a critical missing man that had just been received. The victim, a 30-year-old man with Down Syndrome, had walked away from his home and could not be located. The victim’s parents had previously enrolled their son in the Montgomery County Police Project Lifesaver Program. After calling police, officers who responded were able to activate the Project Lifesaver Program’s electronic tracking equipment. At 8:11 p.m., a track was developed outside of the victim’s home. The tracking equipment received a strong signal at Route 108 and Prince Phillip Drive. A short time later, at 8:22 p.m., officers received another strong signal at Montgomery General Hospital. Officers were able to locate the victim who had wandered into the hospital and was on the second floor in a vending area. Officers returned the victim home safely at 8:41 p.m. Montgomery County Police implemented Project Lifesaver for the purpose of assisting and identifying those individuals within the community who have the propensity to wander from their home and have difficulty returning on their own. The victims who are enrolled in the program are fitted with a tracking bracelet that has a tiny VHF transmitter which emits a signal every second. This transmitter signal can be picked up by an electronic tracking device used by trained officers. Keeping watch over victims of Alzheimer’s Disease, Autism, and other related disorders can be taxing on their caregivers. The Project Lifesaver Program can be an additional tool when a developmentally challenged loved one is physically active

JANUARY PROVES TO BE RECORD MONTH FOR PROJECT LIFESAVER®

Inquiries begin when agencies learn about the success of Project Lifesaver, the nation’s best known wandering tracking program. The actual Project Lifesaver program began back in early 1999 when Gene Saunders learned about a new development, whereas FM transmitters were being used to track missing persons with Alzheimer’s Disease. The concept , however, was only in the beginning stages and lacked sufficient protocol and organization to move it from a concept to program. Training, certification and search protocol were developed, which launched the official model for the Project Lifesaver ®program. All the training and procedures were carefully developed and copyrighted to secure standards and promote certification levels. The courses were then presented and approved by the Virginia Criminal Justice Services Commission for in-service credit hours for any police officer/deputy sheriff in the state. This same approval quickly spread to other states. These courses remain today the only officially certified courses for locating missing dementia persons in the country. The administration of the program fell into the hands of a carefully selected staff of prior law enforcement officers with backgrounds in administration of search and rescue, special operations and public safety training. Project Lifesaver® was formed by law enforcement officers FOR law enforcement officers. Project Lifesaver® is a non-profit organization, oriented to be the “program managers”, tasked with responsibilities to maintain high standards in training and electronic search certification. Project Lifesaver ®also provides its member agencies with the best equipment available and supports the entire program effectiveness by working closely with the manufacturers in equipment research and development to provide the best assurances they will have the most modern, most up-to-date and most advanced equipment in the world. Today, Project Lifesaver® is very well endorsed by major health and public safety associations, established as the recognized leader, with more experience than any other program and is preparing for new developments, new equipment, opening up new frontiers, working with other countries, enhancing the program in every direction to continue to provide the best protection for locating missing persons anywhere, anytime.

New Jersey State Police Aviation Unit

CHESAPEAKE, VA – TRENTON NJ - New Jersey State Police Aviation Joins Project Lifesaver January 8, 2008 Project Lifesaver International sent three instructors to Trenton NJ to conduct aviation air tracking certification training to the New Jersey State Police. 14 New Jersey State Trooper Pilots from their aviation unit were trained in the Project Lifesaver program air tracking course. They are going to provide air support for any Project Lifesaver agency in the state of New Jersey. Every county in the state is participating in Project Lifesaver. New Jersey was the first state in the nation to have 100% coverage. The training recently conducted makes New Jersey also the first state in the nation to have the state police trained as an entire group to support their state. The training turned particularly grueling as the temperature dropped and wind chill factors equated to 50 below zero in the helicopter. Each Trooper successfully endured the harsh flying environment to complete the course. Each pilot showed the dedication to provide the necessary air support to the state of New Jersey. The State Police Aviation Unit is “on-board” and ready to begin establishing protocol with agencies to assist in search incidents to help locate and bring loved ones home. Congratulations to the New Jersey State Police Aviation Unit and the entire state for being the “first” to provide the expanded search capabilities in support of the program.

CHESAPEAKE VA. - DECEMBER 19, 2007

COMPARE PROJECT LIFESAVER TO OTHER FOR-PROFIT PROGRAMS Project Lifesaver - YES For-Profit Vendor - NO Yes * Project Lifesaver is a Legitimate Non-profit 501 © (3) Organization Yes * Directly Managed by Experienced Law Enforcement Officers Yes * Certified Law Enforcement Training (Established & Credible) Yes * Has Operated it's Own local Program for Nine Years (we have over 80 clients) Yes * Uses Latest High-Tech D i g i t a l Equipment (Not Analog) Yes * The ONLY Program Featured On National Television, In Newspapers and Magazines And Presented in Washington, DC Yes * Utilizes Law Enforcement State Coordinators and National Trainers To Save Costs To Agencies Yes * Operates Air Division, Owns Aircraft To Support Missions Yes * Offers Airborne Training and Certification For “Air-Tracking” Yes * Has Regional Helicopter Fleet Available Free Of Charge To Members In Region Yes * Program Responsible For Over 1,600 Successful Saves Yes * Offers Grant Funding Programs For Member’s Yes * Holds Open Informative Annual Member’s Conference Yes * Provides Free Alzheimer’s Foundation Membership Yes * Developed World’s First GPS/Cellular/Radio Tracking Transmitter Yes * Offers Three Different High-Tech Transmitters To Choose From Yes * Developed A Frequency To Correct For HDTV Interference Yes * Operates A Disaster Response Assistance Program Yes * Endorsed By Major Law Enforcement and Other Health Related Organizations (National Sheriff’s Association, Autism Foundations) Yes * Standing Committees To Develop Future Technology And Electronic Search Procedures Yes* Actively Working On Securing Federal Funding in Washington DC to Assist Public Safety Agencies Nationwide

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - DECEMBER 12, 2007

Project Lifesaver is credited with locating a missing Alzheimer’ patient 20 miles away ending what may have been a real tragedy. An 83 year old Pismo Beach man was reported missing, Monday, Dec 10 at 5:07 pm. by his wife, according to Pismo Beach, CA police. His wife said her husband had never gone that far away from home before. They had signed up for Project Lifesaver about a month and a half ago and had never had to use it. Normal search protocol and experience, had he not been enrolled in Project Lifesaver, would direct the search efforts to familiar places around the home and surrounding neighborhoods. This typical search scenario consumes many valuable, precious and very critical life-saving hours. Searching for a missing person with dementia or a child with Autism is a critical emergency and time is of the essence. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Project Lifesaver team was activated and responded to the search. With aviation assets from the California Highway Patrol helicopter, the search took to the air. Rob Bryn, Sheriff’s Department spokesman said “The bracelet helped deputies approximate the man’s location within MINUTES from the helicopter. Once they had the “signal” from the wrist worn transmitter, it took about 90 minutes to pinpoint his exact location because he was still moving. Bryn said “he was 20 miles away, 83 years old on a bike, that is totally outside of the dementia profile for a search. We would have NEVER found him. The small, battery operated transmitter bracelet on the wrist of the Pismo Beach man with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia may have saved his life. The Project Lifesaver bracelet he was wearing is part of a program run by the San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Department. It emits a radio frequency that can be tracked on ground or by air over several miles. Bryn says, “about 35 people in the county wear the bracelet”, the bracelet can save lives. More people need to know about it”. He added, “anyone at risk because of Alzheimer’s, dementia or a developmental disability should know what the device is capable of”. The man’s wife was quoted as saying, “The bracelet was critical in finding her husband quickly, without the bracelet, they would have had to call off the search and start again in the next morning, it was a good deal all the way around, and he came home safe and no worse for wear”. She advises anyone with a loved one who suffers from Alzheimer’s or dementia to look into the program. Bryn said “There have been cases here similar to this one in which the people have NEVER been found. One case involved an 88 year old, Janet DeFelice, who disappeared from her Templeton home in June, and Vernon Erno, 82, a former local resident who moved to Washington, who disappeared in San Luis Obispo in December 2003 while visiting family. Project Lifesaver is protecting people in 41 states, in over 615 agencies. To date, the program is credited with 1,623 successful rescues. Every person in the program that became missing after being enrolled has been found. The average search time is still less than 30 minutes per search. The “Favored Wandering-Protection Program” by public safety agencies across the nation because it is so successful, it saves lives, manpower and money. The program offers an exceptionally high probability of finding a missing person, whereas a wrist worn identification bracelet, would not offer the advantage to actually locate the person, but only to identify them once they are found by some other means. GPS based systems are plagued with functionality, high costs and satellite interference problems and thus cannot be counted on in life or death situations.

PROJECT LIFESAVER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHESAPEAKE, VA - DECEMBER 11, 2007

Stacy Compton recently met with CEO Gene Saunders and COO Barry Thacker in Lynchburg at the invitation of Lynchburg Sheriff Ron Gillispie. The meeting was planned by Sheriff Gillispie, the Virginia State Coordinator of Project Lifesaver, to introduce Mr. Compton to the very popular program in Lynchburg and the top officials of Project Lifesaver International. The result of the meeting was a proposal of celebrity sponsorship from a very enthusistic Mr. Compton. After learning more about the program, Mr. Compton expressed a sincere interest in helping Project Lifesaver acheive enhanced marketing goals. He is excited about the opportunity to bring the program to more areas of the country and to help bring loved ones home to their families. We are pleased and honored to welcome Stacy Compton to our Project Lifesaver Family and look forward to an exciting adventure and rewarding partnership. MEET STACY COMPTON Racing has been a lifelong passion for Stacy who first felt the need for speed as an 11 year old racing in the KART series. Stacy competed for more than nine years in KART Racing, racking up more than 150 wins and 10 championships. In 1987 at the age of 20 Stacy's NASCAR career began with his first appearance in the Winston Racing Series (Late Model Stock). Stacy competed for 8 years in the Late Model Stock Series, compiling some 36 victories, 93 poles and more than 150 top fives! He won track championships at both South Boston Speedway and New River Speedway. In 1996 Stacy moved up to the Winston Cup Series, entering and qualifying for both of Martinsville races that year. Mechanical difficulties kept him from finishing the first race (for which he had qualified 9th), and hampered his performance in the second race - which he did finish after repairs to his car. In 1997 Stacy moved to the Craftsman Truck Series where he ran a full schedule of 25 races driving a Ford under the sponsorship of Valvoline Quick Change Oil. He was the only rookie and one of only 7 drivers to to make the filed for every race based on his qualifying times (used no provisionals). In 1998 he competed in the Craftsman Truck Series again, this time under the new sponsorship of RC Cola, competing in all 27 races and taking only one provisional. He finished the year with 2 wins, 2 poles, 9 top 5's, 14 top 10's, and 7th in points. He was voted "Most Popular Driver" by his peers that same year. 1999 Stacy returned with Impact Motorsports and RC Cola as the primary sponsor, with Keven Cram as crew Chief. Despite his fair share of bad luck, Stacy racked up impressive stats, qualifying only once outside of the top 10, and finishing second in that race. By the end of the 1999 season Stacy had the highest average start position (4.9) in the history of the Craftsman Truck Series, was 6th in 'most poles', 12th in 'most wins' and was in the top 10 in money winnings. All of this despite the fact that he did not compete in the first two years of the truck series. From 2000-2002 Stacy raced in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series (NEXTEL Cup), running all scheduled races (88 starts). He took the outside pole at the DAYTONA 500, as well a 2nd, 3rd & 4th start. He also took 2 poles at TALLADEGA Motor Speedway. In 2002 Stacy began driving for ST Racing (now Wood Brothers / JTG Racing), competing in the NASCAR Busch Series. From 2002-2006 he started 173 races, and in that time completed 96.3% of all laps run, using only 4 Provisionals. At the end of 2006 he had the longest running current relationship with a sponsor in the series (Kingsford Charcoal), and the second longest current streak in the Busch Series. Stacy continues to race for Wood Brothers / JTG Racing, competing on a limited schedule in the Craftsman Truck Series. Wood Brothers have allowed Stacy to run the limited schedule at his own request as he makes time for his role as a Commentator for ESPN's Sports Center. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT STACY COMPTON, VISIT HIS WEB PAGE AT www.stacycompton.com

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PROJECT LIFESAVER

Project Lifesaver has repeatedly been successful in locating missing persons across the United States suffering from dementia. Using advanced special rescue techniques, and a special responder program with state of the art professional series equipment, we are the experts in bringing loved ones home. The nationwide Project Lifesaver network is part of the success mechanism. Public safety agencies working together as a nationwide team to locate missing persons. Only Project Lifesaver can bring you the complete system, networking and superior equipment for you to do your job. We pledge our committment to insuring you receive the best equipment and the total package to make your Project Lifesaver program as successful as the nationwide program is. These are the reasons we are the best choice when it comes to choosing a reliable rescue program.

IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION

Warranty Information – Important Notice ALL PROJECT LIFESAVER AGENCIES Send all warranty items to Project Lifesaver International at 815 Battlefield Blvd. S. Chesapeake, Virginia for any repairs. Any Project Lifesaver program equipment of ANY MANUFACTURER should be sent directly to Project Lifesaver at above address, we will replace any item under ANY CURRENT WARRANTY whatsoever. There is absolutely NO COST TO YOU for this replacement on warranty items. Most items are replaced with BRAND NEW modern equipment. To provide you with the very best grade equipment, you must send any broken transmitter, receiver, cases, batteries etc. to us at Project Lifesaver. We will promptly return you a new replacement item AT NO COST TO YOU. This is simply the best warranty in the business.! Call our TOLL-FREE NUMBER 1- 877-580-LIFE for any information on warranties.

NOVEMBER 12, 2007 - CHESAPEAKE, VA

Project Lifesaver International receives endorsement from the National Autism Association. Chief Gene Saunders, CEO of Project Lifesaver International was an invited speaker at the National Autism Association in Atlanta Georgia last week and was informed by President Wendy Fornier that PLI was being endorsed by the NAA.

November 10, 2007

Announcing partnership with London Bridge Trading Post, manufacturer of high quality web gear, packs, cases and carry bags for law enforcement and military applications. Project Lifesaver members can now benefit from discount prices on gear made by London Bridge Trading Post. Soon, we will have special Project Lifesaver Responder Gear Packs, Agency Packs, Antenna cases and more items available for members. London Bridge Trading Post is specially designing gear for Project Lifesaver.

Today's News

PROJECT LIFESAVER PROGRAM SWEEPS THE NATION IN RECORD NUMBERS AS IT EXPANDS GROWTH INTO MULTIPLE STATES: NJ, WI, NC, IN, FL, SD, IA, OR, GA, AL LIFESAVER BRACELET LOCATES MISSING MAN OCT 12, 2007 – CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA On Thursday, Oct 11, Project Lifesaver lived up to its name once again in Mercer county NJ. A 71 year old man with Alzheimer’s Disease was located when officers from the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office used Project Lifesaver tracking equipment to find the man after he wandered away from his home in Trenton. “Once you have the signal, you know that on foot you can get him,” officer Chris Tighe said of the vehicle mounted device. “He was very cooperative.” The sheriff’s office did not release the name of the man, but officials noted that his Project Lifesaver bracelet allowed police to return him home safely. The man signed up for Project Lifesaver on July 20, three weeks after the search for a man that was not in the program, Gordon Hector, an 81 yr old Hamilton resident, ended tragically when his body was found five miles from his home. A third senior citizen, a 79 yr old, also went missing this summer. He was not in the program, and was located by police after searching for him for 35 hours. In another beneficial example of the success of the Project Lifesaver Program, Tighe added that HE WAS ALREADY ACQUAINTED with the lost man because HE HAD CHANGED THE BATTERY ON HIS BRACELET IN THE PAST! More than 50 county residents affected by dementia disorders have been outfitted with the Project Lifesaver bracelets since the project’s inception three years ago. Today, every county in the state of NJ has the Project Lifesaver Program. Project Lifesaver Growth in the United States As searches across the United States continue to increase, public safety agencies look for more efficient, cost effective ways to enhance their efforts to locate these people and bring them home. With the inception of Project Lifesaver in 1999, a new era in search techniques evolved. “Electronic Tracking” replaced chaotic, costly, hit-or miss, chance recovery by foot and air search teams, combing miles of area trying to find someone. The recovery rates were slim and most searches turned into failures. Frustrated agencies spent hundreds of thousands of dollars and countless man-hours and many times ended all their efforts with not locating the person at all or at best, recovering a body. As Project Lifesaver entered the scene, statistics began to change, rescues increased, man-hours and costs dropped. Project Lifesaver developed careful program management infrastructures that continue to this day. The success of the program is not only counted in reduced hours and money, but in actual lives saved and people returned to their families.(as of today 1,595 persons recovered, but that number will change by this afternoon) Known as the “experts” in the recovery of missing persons with dementia, or children with Autism or other developmental disabilities, Project Lifesaver continues to expand its presence in public safety agencies across the nation. To consider the growth potential of this program, look at the actual growth. The program started with one agency in 1999, increased to 22 by 2001, then to 230 by 2004 and will be close to 640 agencies by the end of this year. The projected growth of Project Lifesaver may surpass 1,500 agencies by 2010. One catapult to this growth is the increasing pattern of legislation from state law makers to enact provisions to place the Project Lifesaver program in each jurisdiction in their state. New Jersey already has the program in every county and Colorado has passed a bill to provide funding for Project Lifesaver statewide. New York and Rhode Island are in the process along with several other states. In West Virginia, a private citizen is providing funding to place Project Lifesaver in every county. Recognizing this phenomenal success, the program has been endorsed by numerous professional organizations; Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, National Sheriff’s Association, International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners, Commonwealth Autism Service Board and National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Project Lifesaver’s goal is to save lives, by locating missing persons, Alzheimer’s suffers, children with Autism or Down syndrome, persons with developmental disorders or high risk wanderers. The program has reduced search costs for taxpayers into the tens of millions of dollars and has enhanced search and rescue efforts for the public safety sector. Project Lifesaver has changed the search and rescue landscape by introducing the “Electronic Search Specialist” to the emergency responder ranks and thus has turned around the chances for survival for these at-risk persons in any community that has Project Lifesaver.

Missing Person Located

CHESAPEAKE VA - OCT 5, 2007 NEWS RELEASE POKEMOKE MARYLAND Alzheimer's patient located using new tracking program By Patrick Gavin Staffer POCOMOKE CITY — Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputies last week utilized a new program and effectively tracked and perhaps saved the life of an Alzheimer’s patient who had wandered away from an elderly care center. On Sept. 27 at 2:15 p.m., deputies responded to Marylyn’s Home for the Aged. Because the missing 59-year-old patient was wearing a Project Life Saver radio transmitter — created specifically for people with Alzheimer or Autism who are prone to wondering off — police were able to find the him in about an hour. This was the first time in Worcester County police utilized the program. The resident was found lying in a ditch about a half mile from the facility. He was transported to the hospital and treated for minor injuries, police said. In July 2006, another patient wandered away from the same nursing home and was not located until the second day of searching. Using the new program, most people are found within 30 minutes of when the tracking equipment arrives on the scene, police said.

ORDER EQUIPMENT ON-LINE AT www.lifesavermanagement.com

Project Lifesaver has opened a new office in Fairfax County Virginia. This office facilitates a needed expansion into the Washington DC area. The office will help coordinate activities with legislative efforts for government support for Project Lifesaver agencies in the United States. This office will also handle the shipping and receiving operations. The office address is: Project Lifesaver International 9912-C Georgetown Pike, Suite #202 Great Falls, VA 22066 703 225-6100 FAX 703 832-8385

PHOTO OF NEW TRANSMITTER CASE !

NEW PROJECT LIFESAVER TRANSMITTER CASE - Order Direct from Project Lifesaver These cases are MADE IN THE USA Project Lifesaver International has designed a new case that is specially designed to seal tight to keep water out. Water DOES NOT penetrate into this case. Simply order all your new cases directly from Project Lifesaver International and they will be shipped promptly to you. These cases are only available through Project Lifesaver. Note: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. - - -Project Lifesaver will also warranty the transmitter used in this high quality case, if our case should ever fail, we will gladly replace the transmitter free of charge. These cases are available now. Low price of only $ 3.25 ea. is the best price ever! These cases have the Project Lifesaver "Stamp of Approval"

New "Locator Systems" Professional Series Receiver

PROJECT LIFESAVER'S NEW EQUIPMENT; MANY ADVANCED FEATURES!     Project Lifesaver is proud to announce a move forward to technologically advanced and superior tracking equipment. PROJECT LIFESAVER CHANGES TO NEW EQUIPMENT After months of careful evaluation and testing for the most successful tracking program for Alzheimer’s, Autism and other special needs persons, Project Lifesaver has chosen "Locator Systems" as our new equipment supplier. This equipment provides Project Lifesaver with more sophisticated technology. It is water-resistant, has 4 Mhz bandwidth range allowing for thousands of different transmitter frequencies, modern graphical interface screen and sealed leakproof "keypad" for data entry.There are "NO MOVING PARTS", this is completely modern electronics. It also features a more reliable Lithium-Ion battery that holds charges much longer than NiCad batteries. It has a separate gain and volume control, has a convenient 9V battery backup. It has internal RF sheilding (no need for a bandpass filter). It has digital recording capabilities (each search can be recorded and printed out on paper). The receiver is 100% compatible with current transmitters in the field. This is clearly a superior design providing you with very high quality equipment. In addition, "Locator Systems" company executives pledged support to Project Lifesaver and all our agencies and to continue to increase technology advances necessary to fulfill "research and development" to keep Project Lifesaver as the very best technologically advanced provider of equipment to support ALL OUR MEMBERS in the field. "EQUIPMENT FOR TODAY, ADVANCES FOR TOMORROW " We promise our dedication to bring you the "VERY BEST EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE" FOR MORE DETAILS, CALL 757 546-5502

Air Tracking Course Available

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Project Lifesaver Locates Missing Girl in 9 minutes!

July 24, 2007 CHARLESTON — A program that uses tracking devices to quickly find people with Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disabilities may be available statewide within five years. Today, Project Lifesaver is or will soon be offered in 10 counties in West Virginia. It most recently helped locate an 11-year-old girl with autism who had wandered away from her north Parkersburg home. Across the country, Project Lifesaver, which started in Chesapeake, Va., in 1999, has led to the recovery of more than 1,500 missing people. Capt. Mark King of the Wood County Sheriff’s Office attributes that success to an average recovery time of less than 30 minutes. Wood County now has 32 people signed onto the program, including the girl who was found Sunday about a block from her house nine minutes after deputies started their search. Clients wear a radio transmitter embedded in a bracelet made of plastic, nylon or leather that emits an FM signal every second. Searchers use a handheld unit with an antenna to follow the signal, which gets stronger the closer they get to the transmitter, King said. The range is about one mile on the ground and five to seven miles by air. The technology has been used for more than 30 years to track wildlife and hunting dogs, King said. In 2005, Wood became the first county in West Virginia to implement Project Lifesaver, which costs $8.50 a month. Since then, King said, deputies in Cabell, Fayette, Jackson, McDowell, Pendleton and Pleasants counties have also been trained. And King hopes to complete training in Kanawha, Monongalia and Wyoming counties by the end of the summer. King said the program should be available to everyone in the state by 2012.

Project Lifesaver Technology Locates lost girl in Iowa

July 25,2007 A Siouxland family is breathing a sigh of relief. That's just 24 hours after their little girl went missing from her Alta, Iowa, home. The Seven-year-old girl loves to make a splash in her backyard pool. And, like most kids her age, she also likes to hide from grown-ups. But, a disappearing act Wednesday night left her family frantic. "I just brought her in and said we're gonna drive around, and she was already out," said her grandmother. The girl, who's autistic, jumped out of her grandma's car, headed down the street in her Alta, Iowa neighborhood, to a place her family least expected. "A guy spotted her walking down the middle of the road. I couldn't imagine where should went that fast," said Launderville. She had to walk 10 blocks and cross a busy highway to get to her destination. "I don't know how she did that without getting hit by a car," By now, her grandparents had enlisted the help of friends, neighbors, and local authorities. They tracked her down at the Buena Vista County fairgrounds. "They were concerned that maybe the child had fallen in a hole," said Chuck Eddy, Buena Vista County Sheriff. Minutes later, authorities found her here in the grandstands watching the races. "I would have never though to look out there for her," her grandmother said. "You know we looked everywhere else, but it was such a short period of time, that I couldn't believe she even got out there that fast." She credits this bracelet with her granddaughter's safe return. Inside is a transmitter that alerted deputies to her whereabouts. Called "project lifesaver", it helped authorities find her in less than 15 minutes. "It's a good system," Eddy said. "I mean if they would happen to walk away, get lost, it works fantastic." Buena Vista County's participated in the "lifesaver" program for years, but the little girl's disappearance was the first time they ever had to use it. While, they hope they never have to again, both Eddy and the family are glad it helped bring a happy ending to the family's scary story. "Project lifesaver" started as a way to keep track of Alzheimers patients. But, families of special needs children have also used the bracelets with much success across the country.

The RT Autism Awareness Foundation Endorses Project Lifesaver

The RT (Reece Trahan) Autism Awareness Foundation is an organization devoted to making people aware of Autism and the effects it has on children and their families. Founded in May of 2003 by Brad and Joan Trahan of Rochester, MN. the foundation has established and supported Autism awareness throughout southeastern Minnesota and the surrounding area. The goal of the Foundation is to expand their outreach beyond Minnesota to help families and communities with Autism awareness, support and assistance. The Foundation supports Project Lifesaver and the efforts to spread the program into more regions to provide the enhanced ability to quickly locate and return wandering adults and children to their families and caregivers. Project Lifesaver is honored to be endorsed by the RT Autism Awareness Foundation.

ALBANY NEW YORK - JULY 7, 07 VA Hospital Locates First Missing Person in Project Lifesaver!

New "Locator Systems" Wristband Transmitter - as featured on "Extreme Makeover-Home Edition"

Project Lifesaver® is The World’s Most Reliable Program For Locating Missing Persons with Dementia, Children with Autism or persons with Down syndrome, Providing Safety Through A Proven Rapid Recovery System Having The Most Practical, Affordable And Successful Solution For Bringing Loved Ones Home And Bringing Peace Of Mind To The Caregiver.

Ty Pennington and Project Lifesaver

We first received a phone call from an anxious producer of the very popular TV show "Extreme Makeover - Home Edition" a few years ago. Their situation involved a family with a child with Autism that would venture out of the house at night causing the local police department to search for him and the family to "panic". To make matters worse...he is blind....and to make matters even worse....his parents are deaf. They could not hear when he would leave the house. When the producers heard of this story, they quickly assembled a plan to turn around the home living environment to offer better protection for the family's son and an answer to effectively locate him safely should a search incident occur. They gathered the best contractors, designers and technology available to meet their goals. They called Project Lifesaver to provide the program to the Oak Park Michigan Police Department and to get the young boy into the program. In late 2006, we received yet another call from the producers of the show, asking for our help again with another "project". This one was in Texas. We flew out to Austin Texas and met with the show's "Design Team" to provide the program to a family with a 5 yr old that would "Bolt and Run". Everyone on the show greeted us with a warm reception and was enthusiastic and appreciative of our efforts to help them help this family. We "joined forces" with the team, offering our assitance for future needs, they were assured we are only a phone call away and our bags will stay packed! Thank you "Extreme Makeover - Home Edition" for considering Project Lifesaver for "extreme" situations when nothing less than the best is considered.

CHESAPEAKE Mar 14, 2007

Project Lifesaver International Expenses Summary Project Lifesaver International is a non-profit organization, which utilizes it’s proceeds to further the program in many ways such as: Providing grants to needy families Research and Development for new and improved equipment Member recognition activities and member relations Agency equipment grants Program maintenance

Project Lifesaver Receives Endorsement

Project Lifesaver receives full endorsement from Mr. Dennis Debbaudt Dennis Debbaudt wrote the groundbreaking booklet, Avoiding Unfortunate Situations, in 1994 - the first ever look at the interactions between children and adults with autism and law enforcement professionals. A professional investigator and journalist for 27 years, he turned his attention to providing autism response and risk management training to law enforcement and emergency responders in 1991. Dennis is the proud father of Brad, a young man who has autism. Dennis has written frequently on the topic of autism, including the books Autism, Advocates and Law Enforcement Professionals: Recognizing and Reducing Risk Situations for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Managing Autism Safety: Interventions for Parents, Persons with Autism, Law Enforcement & First Response Professionals. He was a consultant for an ABC 20/20 segment "A Simple Man", a look at autism and false confession. Dennis was instrumental in the development of the State of Maryland's Police and Correctional Training Commission's 1999 curriculum, "Why Law Enforcement Needs to Recognize Autism". In 1994 Dennis Debbaudt’s book, Avoiding Unfortunate Situations became the first to address the interactions between law enforcement professionals and people with autism. Since then he has become known as the world’s leading authority on the development of curriculum training tools and techniques for law enforcement professionals. With over ten years of experience presenting autism related law enforcement training sessions, Debbaudt's training materials are in use by law enforcement agencies in the U.S., Canada and United Kingdom. Dennis was honored by the Autism Society of America (ASA) in Providence, Rhode Island on July 14th at the 2006 ASA National Conference's Evening of Champions in recognition of his safety education, training and awareness efforts. Dennis has reported for the Detroit News, Detroit Free Press and worked with network television current affairs programs including Granada TV's World In Action (UK), CTV's W-5 (Canada), and ABC News 20/20 (U.S.). Mr. Debbaudt has formed a close relationship with Project Lifesaver, has presented at our conference and shares our compassion to train law enforcement officers about Autism. We appreciate the relationship we share with Mr. Debbaudt and are proud that he believes in us and what we do at "Bringing Your Loved One's Home"

Project Lifesaver-Quality is Number One

Founded and Administered by Public Safety Personnel Non-Profit 501 (c) (3) Organization All Training approved by Virginia Dept. of Criminal Justice Services Family Grant Program Factory Certified Training Proven 100% Successful International Program Coast-to-Coast Member Network of Agencies Numerous Endorsements From: - Law Enforcement Associations - Health and Safety Organizations - Private Sector - Health Professionals Awards: Commonwealth Autism Service – Virginia Massachusetts Senate Commendation Virginia Legislative Commendation Southeastern Virginia Alzheimer’s Association City of Chesapeake, VA Proclamations State of the Art Equipment On-going Research/Development Certified Aviation Training Program (Airborne Tracking) 24-Hour – 7-Day a Week Support Financing Program Public Safety Trainers State Coordinators Web Based Client Management Program

Alabama Applauds Chief Saunders and Project Lifesaver Staff

The kind letter we received from Dr. Powers, is a reflection of our thoughts about our very mission, to protect the vulnerable. We understand the anguish and frustration felt by our caregivers and friends. Trying their best to protect their loved ones from peril. We accept these responsibilities without reservation. Our goal is to provide the best training and equipment to locate missing family members who have wandered from the safety of their home into dangerous and life threatening situations. So...thank you Dr. Powers and all of you out there that have thanked us at Project Lifesaver Headquarters for bringing you this program, and we thank all of you for helping in "Bringing Our Loved Ones Home"

New Airborne Tracking "Wings" approved

Project Lifesaver certified Electronic Search Specialists that have completed the approved Airborne Tracking Course are authorized to wear the new wings. The course has been specially designed for the Project Lifesaver program. Any certified Electronic Search Specialist is eligible to apply for the course. Contact Chief Tommy Carter at Project Lifesaver International for more information about this course. (Course approved by Virginia Dept. of Criminal Justice Services for 21 credit hours)

Project Lifesaver International is now offering one year family scholarships to assist families needing the protection of the Project Lifesaver program. This special scholarships program is available only through Project Lifesaver members. For more information, please call our office at 757 546-5502 for details.

Project Lifesaver News

Project Lifesaver: Perimeter System – Or Not? By Chief Gene Saunders, CEO Project Lifesaver International August 31, 2006 Recently, I have received numerous questions concerning perimeter systems and my opinion of them. To address these and possible future inquiries, I’ve decided to answer via our website. Since I am characterized as a bottom-line guy, I’ll state my opinion first. That way, you who don’t want to read any further can stop. My opinion – Except in isolated cases, perimeter systems are too complicated for the untrained user and can be unreliable as well. Now, for you who desire reasoning, read on. In the time I’ve been involved with tracking Alzheimer’s wanderers as well as those with Autism, Down syndrome and other disorders, I’ve placed a number of perimeter/tracking systems with individual families. At this time, I don’t know of any that are still using them. In fact, normally within the first year, these systems are abandoned. Why? To start with, these systems rely on a caregiver to use and maintain them. This can be difficult considering that normally the only training the caregiver receives is a video and/or instruction sheet. So, maintenance is either hit or miss and when the unit is needed in an emergency, it fails. As to the training issue, there are certain steps to prepare one of these units to track a signal. Experience has demonstrated that a caregiver, under stress, most often can’t get the unit to function properly, due to failure to make necessary adjustments to the unit. There are other problems, but in attempting to be brief, I’ll just list them: 1. Unit will not give exact 360° coverage in perimeter mode and must be adjusted every day or if the unit is moved. 2. The coverage range will be affected by large, metal objects; i.e.: refrigerator, car. 3. If batteries in unit are not maintained, it will give false alarms. Batteries need charging often if unit is used a lot. 4. In order to track properly, a person needs to be trained. 5. Units can be damaged by water or excessive moisture. 6. If units are placed in a Project Lifesaver area, the program agency must be notified. Otherwise, there could be frequency overlap; i.e.: tracking the wrong transmitter in an emergency. For all the above, I strongly recommend the person needing protection be enrolled in Project Lifesaver, which provides trained professionals, when needed for a search, as well as continued maintenance and personal interaction with the agency members. If your area does not have Project Lifesaver, contact your Sheriff, Police or Fire Departments and tell them you want it! However, if you are in need of help prior to the program being established or in an extremely rural area, the perimeter/tracking system may be of some benefit.

Specialty Jewelry offered by Project Lifesaver, See more at the store.

Project Lifesaver has special jewelry for purchase. Attractive jewelry not only makes a special gift for someone, it shows your support for Project Lifesaver. We are pleased to present this special "Together For Care" jewelry. In a coordinated effort with Alzheimer's Foundation of America, we offer you this chance to support the Alzheimer's Foundation and Project Lifesaver. This jewelry is available at our online store.

The Project Lifesaver Electronic Search Specialist Badge After starting the Project Lifesaver program and developing the training course, Gene Saunders thought it was appropriate to recognize the individuals that trained to become a responder. The title of “Electronic Search Specialist” was adopted to reflect the specialization of the individual. A unique badge design was then used to distinguish the qualifications of the person. After completing the basic operators course developed by Project Lifesaver International, the individual is “certified” as an “Electronic Search Specialist” and eligible to wear the distinct Badge. We all wear “the badge”, with honor and pride, knowing that we are doing everything we can for those families and their loved ones that need us most in times when they are at the height of emotional crisis when someone is missing.

Dear Chief Saunders, In March of 2003, the Hanover County Sheriff's Office became a member of Project Lifesaver. Embarking on this new endeavor, no one knew what to expect. Our first Client was a 6-year old boy with Autism named Mathew Frank. In meeting Mathew and his parents, Joanna and Keith, I quickly realized that Project Lifesaver was about to become a large part of their lives, not to mention mine. Mathew was immediately drawn to the deputy uniform. He may not have understood the exact purpose of the band he wore, but whenever he was asked why we were there, he would say, "...to Keep Me Safe". Deputy Nick Pugh and I handled the monthly maintenance of the transmitter. Every 10 minute battery change would turn into an hour long visit with the family. Project Lifesaver not only allowed us to become part of their family, but it allowed the Franks to become a part of our family. With one look into Mathew's eyes, it as easy to see the love he had for us. On January 19, 2006 at 5:30 a.m., I received a phone call from the Midnight Sergeant on duty. Mathew had passed away. I immediately telephoned Nick, and we went to the Frank's house. We spent the next hour and a half with the family and their pastor. The Frank's asked Nick and I to speak at Mathew's funeral and requested 4 deputies to be pall bearers. Nick and I were given the opportunity to share our story with 200+ people. I shared with the congregation that I probably never would have met a little boy named Mathew had it not been for Project Lifesaver. I may never have gained any understanding of what Autism is, and what these families deal with on a daily basis. While I know that it is crucial to find wanderers immediately, I believe that the largest part of this program can be seen in the relationships that are established with the families. Chief, I have shared this belief with you before, and I will continue to express it every time I speak about Project Lifesaver. I truly feel honored and blessed to be a part of Project Lifesaver, and I thank you for all you have done to assist me in the past three years. Sincerely, Sgt. Tim Sutton Hanover County Sheriff's Office