LPS introduces Vulnerable Persons Registry

Lethbridge Police Service have introduced a Vulnerable Persons Registry, a voluntary program which aims to identify people who would be in need of additional assistance during emergencies or high-stress incidents.

Personal details such as medical conditions, emergency contacts and preferred communication methods may be used for clarification on the persons needs during situations where they may be in need of assistance.

Constable Karly Easter spearheaded the project based on inspiration from her work with the Police and Crisis Team (PACT)

“I got the idea for the registry from a community partner that I deal with quite often. She lived in a community elsewhere that they had a registry, so I kind of just went off that agencies registry and a couple others and just kind of, created our own that makes it work for Lethbridge.”

LPS will also provide cards and decals to help police recognize a vulnerable person and to get in touch with them. Details can be found on the Lethbridge Police Service website at https://www.lethbridgepolice.ca/reporting-and-services/vulnerable-person-registry/.