Oct. 14, 2009 (PR Newswire) --

WESTWOOD, Mass., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Project Lifesaver Program and the LoJack SafetyNet System have expanded into New Hampshire, their 45th state, according to an announcement made today by Project Lifesaver International and LoJack Corporation (Nasdaq: LOJN). This tracking and rescue solution, which is now available in Salem, NH and used by the Salem Police Department, offers public safety agencies the necessary training, technology and procedures to enable the successful rescue of people with cognitive conditions -- such as Alzheimer's and autism -- who wander or otherwise become lost.

As part of its commitment to protecting people at risk of wandering, LoJack has provided Radio Frequency-based LoJack SafetyNet Search and Rescue receivers at no cost to the Salem Police Department.

Project Lifesaver International, a non-profit organization that specializes in electronic search and rescue (SAR) programs, conducted in-depth training and provided certification to the Salem Police Department in late September. Their training includes teaching public safety officials how to use the LoJack SafetyNet System and how to gain the trust of and communicate with people at risk who wander, as well as to ensure that caregivers are well versed in the program -- all of which are essential to a successful rescue.

"We are excited about this partnership with Project Lifesaver and LoJack SafetyNet," said William J. Ganley III, Deputy Chief, Salem Police Department. "This will allow our police department to be proactive, rather than reactive in dealing with this critical need in our community. Thanks to donations from community groups like Kiwanis, we can better serve the people who need our help the most."

"We are pleased to bring the service to this community as it provides invaluable protection to those with cognitive conditions, peace of mind to caregivers and a highly effective solution to public safety agencies responsible for rescuing those in need," said John Paul Marosy, General Manager, LoJack SafetyNet. "Wandering is one of the most life threatening issues associated with Alzheimer's, autism and other cognitive conditions. Working together with Project Lifesaver, we help search and rescue squads quickly and efficiently find those who have wandered off, helping to save the lives and reduce potential injury of people at risk in this community."

How it Works

Clients enrolled in the program will wear a LoJack SafetyNet Personal Locator Unit typically on their wrist or ankle.