Project Lifesaver Program Offers Peace of Mind for Laurens County Families
January 26, 2026
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents about an important resource available to families caring for loved ones who are at risk of wandering. After receiving an increase in calls about the service, the agency is resharing information about its local Project Lifesaver Program.
Project Lifesaver is a rapid-response safety program designed to help locate individuals who may wander due to conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, autism, or other cognitive disorders. The program uses proven tracking technology that allows trained deputies to quickly find a missing participant.
Individuals enrolled in the program wear a small bracelet equipped with a battery-operated transmitter that emits a unique radio frequency. If a participant wanders away from home, a caregiver contacts Laurens County Dispatch immediately. Sheriff’s deputies then respond with specialized tracking equipment that can detect the signal from the transmitter and help locate the individual as quickly as possible.
The program provides families with added peace of mind, knowing that help is available right away in an emergency. In many cases across the country, Project Lifesaver searches are resolved in a fraction of the time of traditional search efforts.
“Project Lifesaver is one of the most meaningful programs we’re involved in because it directly helps protect some of our most vulnerable citizens,” said Sheriff Don Reynolds. “When a loved one goes missing, every second matters. This program gives families a layer of security and allows our deputies to respond quickly with the tools they need to bring someone home safely.”
Participation in Laurens County’s Project Lifesaver Program is free to eligible residents, thanks to grant funding and community donations.
To qualify for the program, individuals must meet the following requirements:
• Have a formal medical diagnosis that puts them at risk of wandering
• Be able to wear the tracking bracelet at all times
• Live in Laurens County
• Not be an active driver with access to a vehicle
Caregivers who believe a family member may qualify, or who would like more information about enrollment, are encouraged to contact Deputy C. Snow with the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office at 864-681-4509 or [email protected].
Through programs like Project Lifesaver, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office continues working to protect vulnerable residents while supporting the families who care for them.
