What is Project Lifesaver?

Project Lifesaver International is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals with cognitive conditions—such as Autism, Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or traumatic brain injury—who are at risk of wandering. Established in 1999, the program has a proven track record of safely locating and returning individuals to their families. Using reliable radio frequency technology, Project Lifesaver offers peace of mind to caregivers by significantly increasing the chances of a swift and safe recovery.

In partnership with Project Lifesaver International, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is fully equipped with specialized training and tools to respond to incidents involving individuals who have wandered. The goal is simple: bring your loved one home safely.

How the program works?

Participants in the Fort Bend County Project Lifesaver program wear a small, waterproof transmitter on their wrist or ankle. This device emits a unique radio signal that can be tracked by trained emergency response teams.

If a participant goes missing:
1. The caregiver immediately contacts the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.
2. A trained search-and-rescue team is deployed to the area with equipment designed to track the individual’s signal.
3. The team locates the individual and ensures their safe return home.

This quick-response system has significantly reduced search times and improved outcomes for individuals with cognitive challenges.

How to enroll a loved one?

To participate in Project Lifesaver through the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, you must be a resident of Fort Bend County.
To begin the enrollment process:
Click here to apply with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.

After submitting your application, a representative from the Sheriff’s Office will reach out to you to discuss the next steps and complete the enrollment process.