Project Lifesaver International Welcomes EmFinders Technology to Its Suite of Resources

FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- EmFinders is teaming up with non-profit Project Lifesaver to extend the use of EmSeeQ, a cellular based recovery system that connects directly to the E-9-1-1 emergency location system, to help more families in need of locating their loved ones who may wander.  Our joint mission is to bring peace of mind for families caring for loved ones with cognitive conditions, such as those individuals with Alzheimer's, autism, Down syndrome, and traumatic brain injury.

It is estimated that 10 million Americans are cognitively impaired by Alzheimer's, dementia autism, brain trauma or other circumstances.  With respect to Alzheimer's alone, there are about 127,000 critical cases per year of affected individuals wandering off unexpectedly -- and adding numbers from other types of cognitive impairments raises that number dramatically. With the EmSeeQ's national coverage, simplified procedures and reliance on the existing E-9-1-1 emergency location system, Project Lifesaver will be able to equip more law enforcement offices, public safety organizations and community groups with enhanced tools to proactively locate people at risk of wandering with cognitive disorders.

Based in Virginia, Project Lifesaver provides technology, resources and training to more than 1,150 participating public safety agencies across the U.S., Canada and Australia. Over the last 10 years, Project Lifesaver has performed more than 2,180 searches with no serious injuries or fatalities ever reported.  By adding the EmSeeQ service, Project Lifesaver will offer an even more effective, efficient and state of the art technology to law enforcement agencies. Because it relies on the existing E-9-1-1 emergency system, Project Lifesaver can now offer a solution that works at any time wherever it is needed, and requires no investment in additional equipment.  At no incremental cost to law enforcement, the EmSeeQ provides all the tools necessary to find a wandering loved one.

To provide caregivers and family members with peace of mind and prevent a tragedy, the EmSeeQ emergency recovery system by EmFinders makes finding and recovering a lost loved one quick, safe and reliable. The wristwatch-style device uses cellular technology to enable the national E-9-1-1 emergency system to securely locate the wearer in the event of a wandering emergency. The device is effective and reliable nationwide and is the only device of its kind that integrates directly with the E-9-1-1 emergency response system.

"The EmSeeQ is a vital part of ensuring that organizations and public safety agencies continue to find individuals who wander as quickly as possible," said Gene Saunders, Chief Executive Officer of Project Lifesaver International. "Every minute lost in a search increases the risk of a tragic outcome.  EmFinders has utilized their expertise to develop and build their products to effectively locate people at risk and bring loved ones home safely."

"Until there is a cure for cognitive disorders like autism and Alzheimer's, Project Lifesaver is here to help those affected and their loved ones," said Jim Nalley, founder and CEO of EmFinders. "The group's record of success is fantastic, and we are delighted to be teaming with an organization that has been at the forefront of helping individuals with cognitive conditions."

For more information about how EmSeeQ works, visit http://www.emfinders.com/our-solution. For more information about Project Lifesaver International, visit http://projectlifesaver.org/.

About EmFinders

EmFinders, based in Frisco, TX, is a new technology company that has developed a device and service plan for locating people with Alzheimer's or other impaired adults and children who wander and become lost. The wearable device and locator service uses advanced cellular technology to locate lost individuals, even if they wander inside a building, under a structure or just about anywhere. The device becomes activated on remote command and the locator service works in coordination with emergency responders. EmFinders is a privately held by TruePosition. TruePosition is the global leader in location determination and intelligence solutions that help protect citizens, combat crime, and save lives.  TruePosition is a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation attributed to the Liberty Capital group (Nasdaq: LCAPA), which owns a broad range of electronic retailing, media, communications and entertainment businesses. For more information, visit www.emfinders.com.

About Project Lifesaver International

Project Lifesaver International (PLI) is a non-profit organization that provides rapid response to save lives and reduce potential for serious injury for adults and children who wander due to Alzheimer's, autism, Down syndrome, dementia and other related disorders.  PLI provides equipment, training, certification and support to law enforcement, public safety organizations and community groups throughout 45 states, D.C., Canada, and Australia.  In addition, Project Lifesaver develops public outreach programs to educate others about the issue of wandering, and they constantly work toward developing public policy and effective law enforcement response to help save lives and "bring loved ones home."  With more than 1,150 participating agencies across the U.S., Canada and Australia, PLI agencies have performed over 2,180 searches in the last 11 years with no serious injuries or fatalities ever reported. For more information, visit www.projectlifesaver.org, or call 1-877-580-LIFE (5433).

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