Project Lifesaver

The Mercer County Sheriff's Project Lifesaver Program is specifically designed for persons with cognitive disabilities who might wander from their homes and disappear. After a family consultation with our highly trained professionals, the potential wanderer is given a tiny wrist transmitter to wear. Also, life-saving information is stored in a database, including medicines needed, wandering history, past addresses where the wanderer might return, family contacts, and a photograph, all to help a rescue team complete a successful search. Under Project Lifesaver, search times for lost and wandering individuals are dramatically reduced.

Families interested in enrolling an eligible loved one in this free program should contact the Mercer County Sheriff's Office at 609-989-6109. 

Personal Alarm Program

Since its inception, the Sherriff’s Personal Alarm Program has been one of our most popular senior programs to date. The purpose of the personal alarm is to act as a distress signal when you are in danger. The alarm sounds an ultra-loud, a 120-decibel pulsating siren. The screeching alarm is designed to scare off attackers and alert others for help. The personal alarm is excellent for seniors because of its small size, making it easy to carry. Through the Sheriff's Programs Unit, a demonstration on how the alarm works is given, along with a discussion on personal safety tips. The Sheriff's Office will provide alarms to each senior who attends this program.

For more information, contact the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office at 609-278-7159.

Senior ID Program (Ident-Adult Card)

"Ident-Adult" is an emergency identification card provided by the Sheriff's Office, specifically for senior citizens. The card contains your name, address, telephone number, whom to contact in a medical emergency, doctor's name and phone number, illnesses, and allergies. Should a senior become incapacitated by sudden illness and cannot speak or remember, the Ident-Adult card can speak for the cardholder, providing vital contact and medical information. Years ago, original cards contained a place for the thumbprint, but with improvements in technology, a photograph replaced the thumbprint of the cardholder.

For more information, contact the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office at 609-278-7159.

Personal Safety/Crime Prevention

The objective of the Crime Prevention & Personal Safety Program presented to seniors is to illustrate certain criminal situations and alternatives to prevent them.

One of the key points of the program is to focus on protecting themselves from becoming a victim with a few basic tips. Instruction is given on keeping themselves safe in public, in their cars and in their homes. For more information, contact the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office at 609-278-7159.