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New 'SAFE' Program for Residents with Special Needs

The Hardee County Sheriff's Office has launched the 'SAFE' program, which allows residents with special needs or disabilities to register their information with local first responders. Registered participants receive decals for their homes and vehicles to alert emergency personnel to their specific communication needs during an emergency.

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Why It Matters

This program provides first responders with immediate access to critical information about a resident's specific needs or potential reactions during an emergency, potentially altering how police and fire rescue interact with them.

Key Facts

  • The SAFE program allows residents with special needs or disabilities to register their information with local first responders.
  • Registered participants receive three decals to place on their homes or caregiver vehicles.
  • Decals alert first responders that a person with special needs resides at the location or is in the vehicle.
  • First responders gain access to information regarding how to best communicate with the registered individual during an emergency.
  • The database is shared between the Hardee County Sheriff's Office, Wauchula Police Department, Bowling Green Police Department, and Hardee County Fire Rescue.
  • Registration can be completed at HardeeSO.com or by contacting Missy Sperry at 863-773-0304 ext 259.
  • The program is expected to launch statewide in Florida in the coming months.

Who's Mentioned

organizationWauchula Police Department“Partner agency with access to the SAFE program database.”organizationHardee County Fire Rescue“Partner agency with access to the SAFE program database.”personMissy Sperry“HCSO Victim's Advocate and contact person for the program.”organizationHardee County Sheriff's Office“The agency launching and managing the SAFE program.”organizationBowling Green Police Department“Partner agency with access to the SAFE program database.”personVent Crawford“Sheriff of Hardee County.”