If your child or dependent does go missing, the information provided about their physical appearance, routines, de-escalation strategies/techniques, and means of communication will be available to every police officer searching for this person.
Vulnerable Person Registry
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Vulnerable Person Registry is a service that allows a family member or caregiver to provide information to police about a person which can help during an emergency. Details such as physical description, habits, or specific needs can help police locate or interact with the person.
Who is a Vulnerable Person?
A Vulnerable Person may have a medical, mental health, or physical condition which can pose a danger to themselves or others. A Vulnerable Person may have a tendency to wander, have issues communicating, and/or have an obsession or attraction to things such as water or construction sites.
Examples of a Vulnerable Person include:
- A person with Alzheimer's disease
- A person with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- A person with an acquired brain injury
- A person with a mental condition that exhibits the above behaviours
Registering a Vulnerable Person
If you are a family member or caregiver to a Vulnerable Person and you would like to register them with the HRPS, please click the button below.
Annual Renewal
You will receive a reminder of the upcoming renewal one month before expiry. It is your responsibility to renew the information through the HRPS website.
Additional Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
How will this registry help my child/dependent?
What information will I need to provide?
When registering your child or dependent, we will require the following information:
- Name
- Address
- Contact details
- Medical condition(s)
- De-escalation strategies/techniques
- Tendencies and/or known routines
- A recent photograph of the person (optional)
How will the police use this information?
If I don't live in the Halton region, can I still use the registry?
How soon will the information be available to police?
Only police personnel who need this information to perform their duties will have access to the information.
Contact Information
For more information or for help with registering a child or dependent, please contact:
Michelle Barclay
Victim Services Unit Coordinator
Phone: 905-825-4777 ext. 5239
Email: VictimServices@haltonpolice.ca
Contact Us
Halton Regional Police Service
Headquarters
2485 North Service Rd. W.
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
L6M 3H8
Phone: 905-825-4777
TTY Phone: 1-800-990-8199
Fax: 905-825-9416
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