Bringing loved ones home

Keeping someone safe if they are prone to wandering can be a challenge, but the Crook County Sheriff's Office can help.

The office sponsors Project Lifesaver, a nationwide program designed to help you protect someone who is cognitively impaired. Project Lifesaver is supported by donations and grants and completely free to its participants.

Members of the community are invited to reach out to the office for more information if a loved one has been diagnosed with a condition such as dementia or autism that makes them likely to wander.

A person who is enrolled in the program is paired with a p...