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Specialized Alerts for Enhanced Response

The goal of the SAFER program is to provide members of public safety, primarily law enforcement and emergency medical services, with critical information regarding a person with special needs.  When responding to a call for service or similar incident that involves a person with special needs, first responders receive information about that person through an “alert”.  Information contained in the “alert” are things like specific conditions, potential triggers, and effective de-escalation techniques.  The “alert” signifies to members of public safety that they may be encountering a person who needs specialized communication, care, or interventions, specific to their unique needs.  “Alerts” are generated when a registered address or person is entered into the computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system and records management system (RMS).

Registration

There are two ways to register a person with special needs into the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office SAFER program.

  • The first option is to fill out the online form. This option is the easiest as it can be completed using any electronic device (computer, tablet, cell phone). Once the online form is filled out and submitted, a member from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office will be contacting you to verify the data provided. Once the information is verified, it will be entered into the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office record management system (RMS) and the computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system.
  • The second way information may be received is to download the paper form and complete it. You may email the completed form to [email protected].  Once the form is received, a member from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office will be contacting you to verify the data provided. Once the information is verified, it will be entered into the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office record management system (RMS) and the computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system.