Deputies Use New Tracking Program to Quickly Rescue Missing 5-Year-Old in York County

In a swift and life-saving response, York County deputies successfully located a missing 5-year-old girl with Down syndrome using the newly implemented Project Lifesaver program according to WCNC.

The child, who had wandered away from her home, was found within minutes after her mother activated the tracking system. The girl was wearing a specialized bracelet that emits a unique radio frequency signal, enabling trained officers to quickly locate her using handheld receivers  .

Project Lifesaver is a free, voluntary program offered by the York County Sheriff’s Office to residents caring for loved ones with cognitive conditions such as Alzheimer’s, autism, Down syndrome, or traumatic brain injuries. Participants are equipped with a battery-operated transmitter bracelet, and caregivers are responsible for daily maintenance checks. In the event of a wandering incident, caregivers should immediately call 9-1-1 to initiate the search process  .

To enroll in Project Lifesaver or to learn more about the program,