Crime & Safety
Police Department's Free North Star Program Helps Find Those With a Tendency to Wander
If you have a loved one who tends to wander away, perhaps because of Alzheimer's, the Boston Police have a program to help identify them, keep them safe and get them home.
Boston Police are offering a free program for people who have relatives who tend to wander off.
For instance, your relative may have Alzheimer's, or be a child bent on running away.
Under the North Star Personal Alert Program, police will have a photo and description of the person. If he or she goes missing, the information can quickly help officers locate the person. Further, if the person has trouble communicating, as often happens in these situations, police will be aware.
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For more information, contact police at 617-343-6503, via email at northstar.bpd@cityofboston.gov or visit the department's Web site. A brochure about the program is attached as a PDF to this post.
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