Retired Marshfield Officer Speaks on SafetyNet Tracking System.

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A retired Marshfield police officer is speaking Wednesday on the SafetyNet Tracking system at the next Haverhill Special Education Parent Advisory Council.

SafetyNet’s Ralph Poland explains how the system works this Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m., at the Haverhill High School library, 137 Monument St.

SafetyNet, founded in 2008, says it helps public safety agencies bring “loved ones who wander (back) home safely.” The service works with law enforcement and other public safety agencies to help rescue individuals with autism, Alzheimer’s, dementia and other similar cognitive conditions who have wandered off and become lost. The SafetyNet service is currently available in 18 states, including Massachusetts.

Poland, and Haverhill Police Capt. Robert P. Pistone and Sgt. Kevin Lynch explains how the SafetyNet device works and how the Haverhill Police Department is involved with bringing the device to the region for free.

Pat Svrcek, a member of the nonprofit Dracut Volunteers, discusses how the organization has raised funds for trackers for families who cannot afford to buy them.

Pat Svrcek, a member of the nonprofit Dracut Volunteers discusses how the organization has raised funds for trackers for families who cannot afford to buy them for their loved ones.

For more information, visit HaverhillSEPAC.com.

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