The South River Police Department is reminding residents about the Middlesex County Special Needs Registry, a joint effort between the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office and the South River Police Department.
About the Special Needs Registry
The Middlesex County Special Needs Registry is a no cost, voluntary service open to any individual with special needs who resides, works, or attends school in Middlesex County. The purpose of the registry is to help law enforcement and first responders better assist special needs residents during an emergency situation or a police encounter. The registry provides crucial information to first responders regarding a registrant’s special needs including physical or mental impairment, emergency contact information, physical description, and current photograph.
Who qualifies to register?
Special needs are defined as a physical or mental impairment that limits one or more life activities. Examples of special needs include, but are not limited to:
- Autism
- Mobility issues (wheelchairs, power chairs, walkers)
- Dementia or Alzheimer’s
- Cognitive Impairments
- Oxygen Dependency
- Hearing, vision, or speech deficits
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Mental Health Issues
- Dialysis Dependent
- Paralysis / Stroke Patients
- Developmental / Intellectual Disabilities
- Life Threatening Allergies
How do you register?
Individuals can register themselves via a secure online portal. Alternatively, individuals can be registered by a friend, family member, or caretaker. To begin the registration process, visit the link at the end of this message.
If an individual wishes to register but cannot do so online, please email [email protected] or call 732-745-3300. Individuals may also contact the South River Police Department's Special Needs Registry liaison for assistance with the registration process. If you need help in another language, please contact the South River Police Department's Special Needs Registry liaison.
Special Needs Registry Liaison
Officer Danielle Stone
Phone: 732-254-1150, ext. 136
Email: [email protected]
What information is needed to register?
The registration process includes the registrant’s personal identifiers such as their name, address, date of birth, height, weight, emergency contact information, recent photo, and details about their special needs. Optional information fields include more detailed medical history, and social worker information.
Registry Decals
Each registrant will be provided with decals of various sizes that can be placed on the front entrance of the registrant’s residence as well as on the window of any vehicle in which they regularly travel. The purpose of the decal is to alert first responders that someone in the residence or vehicle has some degree of special need and they should respond accordingly. The use of decals by registrants is strictly voluntary and is not required.
Registration Link: http://mcpo.opsnetwork.org/special-needs-registry
Special Needs Registry Webpages
http://southriverpd.org/special-needs-registry
http://middlesexcountynj.gov/specialneedsregistry
The Special Needs Registry is one of many no cost programs offered to residents. Other programs include:
- Unoccupied Residence Program
- Neighborhood Watch Program
- Child Safety Seat Inspections
- Home Security Inspections
- Operation Blue Angel
- Project Medicine Dropbox
- Business Registration Program
- Anonymous Tip Line & Online Report-it Form
For more information on these programs as well as the many community events our department offers throughout the year, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit us online at www.southriverpd.org
