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September 9, 2009 - As of August 28, 2009, a new law was passed, requiring police and emergency services to retain confidential, voluntary information regarding special needs of residents.
The PAP (Premise Alert Program) is a safety program that supports individuals living with disabilities as well as Police Officers responding to calls at a specific address. PAP is a database of individuals with special needs that is kept in a computer aided dispatch (CAD) database and is to be maintained by public safety agencies at the request of families, caregivers or individuals with disabilities or special needs. The PAP allows families to voluntarily notify the police and other first responders about their special circumstances, free of any charge. The PAP will assist police departments to identify individuals with special needs, which will enable the responding officer to have additional information at his/her disposal.
The Vernon Hills Police Department has had this capability, but would like to remind residents that it is available. Please call our non-emergency number to to get information on how to add this important data to our system: 847-362-4434.
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