Sheriff’s office starts new safety program
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has implemented a program for people with cognitive or communication disabilities who may need special assistance in times of emergency.The Take Me Home program, originally developed by the Pensacola, Fla. Police Department, gathers information that could be helpful if a person is unable to speak or properly identify themselves, or if they become disoriented or act in a way that could be misinterpreted by first responders.The program is entirely voluntary. Loved ones of Clay County residents with cognitive or communication disabilities can sign these persons up online (https://www.sheriffclayco. org/communityresources/ take-me-homeprogram/) by submitting identifying information, including a photo, condition or illness and caregiver contacts.This information is stored in a database that can only be accessed by law enforcement agencies in Clay County. Deputies or officers can query the database or view nearby program participants...