Glenwood Police say technology protects neighbors with autism and dementia

Glenwood Police say technology protects neighbors with autism and dementia

There's a growing list of agencies in Southwest Iowa implementing Project Lifesaver a program that helps first responders locate vulnerable neighbors. Glenwood was the first, though, after an older adult with dementia died after wandering away from her home. Glenwood Police Officer Dan Kammerer manages the project for Mills County: "It's really hard on a small town when we have somebody go missing." Neighbors with disabilities who tend to wander…

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