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27 | Thursday, February 2, 2 0 1 7 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | w w w.insideHALTO N.com Project reduces need for extensive search, rescue operations continued from p.25 in close proximity to their home, but it has reduced search times from hours and days, possibly, down to minutes," said Tutte. The idea for the initiative began in July 2016, when its Community Safety and Well Being Working Group looked into th ecosts associated with a missing or wandering person, according to Tutte. According to police, Project Lifesaver significantly reduces the need for extensive search and rescue operations t h at a r e often costly in human and financial terms. Halton police spent approximately $13,000 on wandering individuals in 2014, about $15,000 in 2015 and close to $40,000 in 2016, while it has spent more than $350,000 total looking for missing people in the last three years. "The police are looking at this from a fiscal situation, but on the other side, the more important side, is what is the impact on our community? How does impact our community if someone goes missing and we can' t find them?" asked Tutte. V ^ en speaking on theprogram, Oakville Mayor Rob Burton, recently re-elected Halton police services board chair, said "the coo r unia r reth e police end r t a police ere the community." `You U vo i n t he safeP t pa r t op Canadaas a result of the success of our community and embracing (Sir Robert Peel' s) principle. Nothing is ever perfect. We still have crime, we just happen to be the safest place in the country," said Burton. "Responding to the community demand for this service is how you keep that spirit alive and strengthening." The Region is offering financial assistance to eligible residents in the community. Project Lifesaver Halton will initially cost $400 for the bracelet. There will then be a $60 yearly fee that covers batteries and maintenance. Financial assistance will be available for eligible low-income participants through Hal t o n Repion' s En plof ment a n d S o c ia l Services department. related to Project Lifesaver Halton for lowincome community members. This will include those who qualify for Halton Region' s Low-Income Program, as well as individuals who receive Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) benefits. Kelly Oliveira is a mother of a nine-year-old son with autism, who wandered away from her o n P o saja rate acrasions. After the second incident, Oliveira contacted police, Town councillors, Burton and a Halton autism group and began a petition to bring Project Lifesaver to Halton. "Moving forward with Project Lifesaver, it w ll help individuals who wander. N ow the program is being implemented to keep the most vulnerable safe," said Oliveira. About 50 applicants expected According to the Region, Halton police is anticipating around 50 applicants based on the experience of other municipalities -- about 20 per cent of them may require financial assistance. Halton Region will cover the full costs C h e c k o u t w e e k ly fly e rs nnD snvE! B r o w s e fly e r s fr o m y e u r f a c e u ^ t h n a tr o n a l a n d le c a l r e t a ile r s flyers. coupons. d eals. savings tips. More Content, More C pedi bility, MoreCustomers. Contact us today and Get YOUR BUSINESS FOUND! Fashion S how s brought to you by Michael Hill * 4 * W Italian inspired creations infused with amodern flare in the heart of Carlisle H a c k s Sessions brought to you by Simple Skincare newa n dunique-tryT artan' o np rovidingyouw ithauniq e x p e rie n c e . fisha n dch ipsa n dste a kp ieint ofre fre shin ga n ddistinctiveb e e rsth B ritisha n dIrishpubsthecityofH a rc T a rta nT o o rieistheO N L YS C O T T IS HI ?Try: Inan id e a lw orldallyourm ealsw ouldI jo yfuIe ve n ts;yo ur tastebudste a se da m. P lanning C e n tre 1 Gef i ndepfh trav i l invitations + wedding planning info! G o w n S a le broughtfo y o u by Amanda-Lina's Sposa Boutique Your Local Directory t . .E CHATEAU Win $ 3 ° ° ° towards your dream wedding! *·*··M 'SO B save 50 % February 3-5, 2017 Enercare Centre Brides-To-Be Are FREE! Must Register Online Save $3 Using Promo Code NBS17 @Nationalbridal gold b ook .ca www.nationalbridalshow .com simple. " v ;\ " m i c h a e l h ill. · *metrolandmedia * Connected to your community GAY WEDDINGS THE KIT C all us at: 1 -8 7 7 -6 4 6 -6 7 0 1 o r e m a il: m yup d a tes@ m e tro la nd .co m