Montgomery Police Department launches “Take Me Home” program for people with cognitive, developmental disabilities

Montgomery Police Department has launched a new program called “Take Me Home,” which aims to create a database of adults and children in the city and surrounding area who have difficulty communicating due to a developmental or cognitive disability.

The database will be used to help identify individuals who are lost and return them to their caregivers, according to the city’s website.

In a nutshell

Individuals with Alzheimer’s, autism spectrum disorder, dementia and Down syndrome tend to be a risk for wandering, according to the city’s website. The program is the city’s way to help ensure individuals are returned home safely.

“We have so much growth that's approaching the city, and as the city grows, we want to be able to provide these services for members of our community,” Montgomery Police Lieutenant Joe Belmares said. “We figure if we can implement it now, then we can get ahead of the growth. ... This program will help everybody within the community.”

Learn more

Those interested in enrollment in the program can fill out a form here, and individuals may also be enrolled by a legal guardian. Individuals are asked to turn in the forms in-person at Montgomery City Hall once it is complete.