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Vulnerable Person Registry
Non-emergency 905-825-4777
Fax: 905-465-8701
Administration Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Last Updated: Mar 11, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
- parent(s), guardians, administrators and substitute decision makers are encouraged to submit a registration using the online application available
- anyone who does not have access to the internet is encouraged to visit any of the district police stations for assistance in registering
Eligibility / Target Population
Vulnerable persons whose medical, cognitive, mental health or physical condition may cause behaviours such as wandering, communication difficulties, or risky attractions (e.g., water, construction sites)
Fees
None
Contacts
Victim Service Unit Coordinator
905-825-4747 ext 5239 * VictimServices@haltonpolice.ca
905-825-4747 ext 5239 * VictimServices@haltonpolice.ca
Languages
English ; Interpretive Services
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Program allows family members or caregivers to provide police with important information about a vulnerable person to assist officers during an emergency
- stores details such as physical description, habits, behaviours, communication challenges, and specific needs
- supports police in safely locating or interacting with a vulnerable person during incidents such as wandering or crisis situations
- defines a vulnerable person as someone with a medical, mental health or physical condition that may pose a danger to themselves or others, including those with alzheimer’s disease, autism spectrum disorder, acquired brain injury, or similar conditions
- sends an annual renewal reminder one month before expiry and requires families to update the registry information each year
- provides additional resources, including safety fact sheets and missing-person checklists for individuals with autism
Last Updated: Mar 11, 2026: Suggest an edit
