Huronia West OPP launch vulnerable person registry
A Vulnerable Person Registry is now available to the public, says Huronia West OPP.
The registry allows caregivers and guardians to submit vital information about a person who may pose a safety concern to themselves or the public because of a medical, physical or mental health condition.
It is open to anyone free of charge, living in Clearview and Springwater townships and the Town of Wasaga Beach, who feels that they are vulnerable in times of emergencies. A legal guardian/parent, or other legal authority of a vulnerable person may register an individual who is unable to do so themselves.
The goal of this program is to allow OPP personnel to have quick access to vital information about a registered person, allowing police to quickly respond and provide effective assistance when needed. The registry will record specific information that will help police better understand how to assist with the vulnerable person in need and necessary resources they require.
The public can visit the Huronia West OPP Detachment at 1000 River Road West, Wasaga Beach during regular business hours and fill out the Vulnerable Person Registry form. Certain information will be asked on the form to better assist the police (name, date of birth, physical descriptors, contact information, special needs/diagnosis, methods of approach, objects of attraction and a photograph of person’s face).
Once registered, the person will remain on the registry until asked to be removed. The registry will have to be updated annually by the caregiver or person registered with any change of information so it remains accurate. The OPP is committed to the safety of all and the registry will allow police quick access to necessary information to better assist vulnerable persons.
