25-053 SFPD Medical ID Bracelet Program
Department Notice
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This Department Notice introduces the SFPD Medical ID Bracelet Program.
Background
The SFPD Medical ID Bracelet Program was created by Chinatown Foot Beat officers in response to memory-impaired individuals repeatedly going missing.
To break this cycle, officers began issuing SFPD medical ID bracelets to individuals once they were safely located. Each bracelet is engraved with the person's name, emergency contact number, and the related SFPD missing person case number.
What sets this program apart from standard medical bracelets is the inclusion of the SFPD case number, which provides officers with an entire police report of information.
Program Expansion
The SFPD Medical ID Bracelet Program is now available department wide. Officers from all district stations can provide SFPD Medical ID Bracelets to individuals who suffer from memory or cognitive impairment and are at risk of going missing.
Medical ID bracelets are normally associated with a missing person case number. Some people may be at risk but have never been reported missing. In these instances, officers can create a simple miscellaneous investigation report and use that case number for the bracelet.
Bracelet Features
- Hypoallergenic stainless-steel construction
- Alzheimer's clasp (requires two hands to remove)
- Engraved with the individual's name and SFPD case number (to protect privacy)
- Funded by SFPD officers, the San Francisco Asian Police Officers Association, and community organizations
How to Request a Bracelet
All bracelet requests must come from an officer and must be associated with an SFPD case number.
Use the following email format:
Email to: [email protected]
Email Subject Line: Medical ID Bracelet
Requesting Officer: Name, Star, Station
Subject's First name:
Subject's Last name:
SFPD Case#:
Subject's Emergency contact: Name and Phone number
Bracelet Size: Small, Medium, or Large
Bracelets will be custom made which can take approximately 7 to 14 days and sent via interdepartmental mail to the requesting officer. The officer is expected to hand deliver the bracelet to the family or caregiver.
Voluntary Participation
Participation in the Medical ID Bracelet Program is optional. Officers may utilize the program at their discretion.
Additional Information
Email [email protected] directly with any questions.
/s/
WILLIAM SCOTT
Chief of Police
Per DN 23-152, all sworn & non-sworn members shall electronically acknowledge this Department document in PowerDMS within (30) thirty calendar days of issuance. Members whose duties are relevant to this document shall be held responsible for compliance. Any questions regarding this policy should be sent to [email protected] who will provide additional information.