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Special Needs Registry
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Special Needs Registry

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The Special Needs Registry is a program offered by the Livermore Police Department as a service to the community. The purpose of the Special Needs Registry is to compile and maintain person records of individuals who have “special needs” due to mental or neurological disabilities and who reside or frequently visit the City of Livermore, who may require special assistance in an emergency or during interactions with Livermore Police Officers. Residents are invited to proactively provide information about a loved one with special needs of any age. The registration is completely voluntary.

Registration

To participate in the Special Needs Registry, complete the Special Needs Registry Form and turn it into the Livermore Police Department, either in person, or via email at snr@livermoreca.gov. Parents and caregivers may enroll a person of any age with any type of medical condition or disability, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, Dementia, Bipolar Disorder, and Down Syndrome. Adults with special needs may also enroll themselves in the program. If the consumer is an adult, and they do not provide consent themselves, or are unable to provide consent due to their disability, the parent/caregiver will have to show legal documentation (conservatorship/court order) to show they have the legal authority to make decisions for the consumer.

Registration Process

When a police officer has contact with the consumer listed on this form, our dispatch center will be able to provide our officers with the information needed to successfully interact and communicate with your loved one, as well as provide our department personnel with your emergency contact information

FAQs

Who is Eligible for the Special Needs Registry?

As Soon as I Register, Will the Information Be Immediately Available in Case a Police Response is Required?

Who Has Access to my Child/Dependent Adult's Profile?

Livermore Police Department personnel who require this information in the performance of their duties will have access to the information. There are strict regulations with respect to accessing and disseminating information. The sharing of this information with other police agencies during an emergency can be helpful when a person is registered in Livermore but wanders off in another jurisdiction.

Can I Update My Profile if There are Changes? How Do I Do That?

You may, however, only information that has a significant impact on policing response will be necessary. Some examples would include a change in address, school, or emergency contact. You do not need to report a change in hair cut or color, as police are familiar with the changes that can be made and are more likely to notice height, weight and eye color. All changes can be made on a new registry form, which you will then submit to the Livermore Police Department.

After My Child/Dependent Adult is Registered, and if There is an Accident, Do I Need to Do Something to Notify the Police?

How Will This Registry Help if My Child/Dependent Adult Goes Missing?

If the individual goes missing and is reported by the parent/guardian, information about his/her physical appearance, the most likely places where he/she would go to, as well as triggers, stimulants, and de‐escalation techniques will be sent to every law enforcement agency in the area to look for the missing person. If the individual has not been reported and is incapable of effectively communicating his/her name when encountered by an officer, a computer check of the neighborhood for individuals registered nearby, coupled with the physical appearance provided, may allow us to identify the individual faster. This will then allow the Livermore Police department to use the contact information on file to reunite the individual with their parents/guardians.