Monday is Last Day to Register   If you plan to vote in the November Election you must be registered by 5 p.m., October 6.  It is also the deadline to update your voter record if you have changed your address. Have other election questions? Visit the Denver Elections Division website.

Lost Are Found Using Safety Technology Tuesday, October 07, 2008 | 44 ° Clear    Project Life Saver locates lost or missing persons with Alzheimer’s Last year in the Denver Metro Area three people suffering from Alzheimer’s or Dementia lost their lives when they wandered away from their residence alone. The Denver Police Department believes with new technology combined with traditional search and location methods this can be avoided in the future.  The Denver Police Department has invested in the Project Life Saver Program. Project Lifesaver is a radio transmission system designed to assist law enforcement and rescue agencies in locating lost or missing persons who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Autism, Dementia, or other disorders that may prohibit them from communicating personal information such as who they are or where they live. This program is designed for children and adults who have the propensity to wander from their homes and who may get lost. The program relies on proven technology and a specially trained search and rescue team. Lifesaver clients wear a wristband that emits a silent tracking signal. When caregivers notify the Police Department that a loved one is missing, a search and rescue team responds to the area and starts searching with state-of-the-art tracking equipment. Using this technology, search times have been reduced from hours and days to minutes. In over 1000 searches nationwide, there have been no reported serious injuries or deaths, and recoveries average less than 25 minutes. The transmitter is a small circular radio device on a wristband, approximately the size of a wristwatch. The transmitters and wristbands are worn 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are difficult to remove without the appropriate tools. If the participant becomes lost or missing, the Police Department and emergency response services have specialized tracking equipment to help isolate the location of the transmitter the participant is wearing. The search will start from the last known location of the participant and work outward until the transmission signal is obtained. The goal is to determine the location of the signal in a quick, timely manner, minimizing the risk of harm to the loved one. With the assistance of The Denver Police Foundation and The Denver City Council the Denver Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit And Exploited Persons Unit has purchased 2 tracking devices and 20 transmitters. Prepared by Sonny Jackson, Public Information Officer, Denver Police Department Posted on Monday, February 26, 2007 Posted by AlanD  Contributed by AlanD Return

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Announcements Non-Profits Can Raise Cash as Poll Workers In an innovative effort to meet the need for Election Day poll workers, nonprofit organizations can organize their volunteers to work the polls and donate their fees as a fund-raiser for the organization. Greening Up Greater Park Hill You can volunteer to help plant 500 trees along streets in the Greater Park Hill neighborhood the week of October 20 - 25.  It's a joint effort of Tree by Tree- the Million Tree Inititative and the Park People to add to the urban canopy. Energy Assistance Applications Accepted Applications are now being accepted for the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). The maximum benefit has been increased for the upcoming season to help families pay their energy bills this upcoming winter.  2008 One Book, One Denver Picked Mayor Hickenlooper has unveiled the 2008 One Book, One Denver selection. Dashiell Hammett’s Classic "The Thin Man" will be at the center of community-wide activities and events through October. Build a Better Denver Citizens can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects. Visit the Better Denver website focusing to learn about capital maintenance, health and safety, transportation, libraries and cultural facilities and parks and recreation infrastructure. Free public art tours Certain Saturdays - Spend a quiet Saturday exploring the City’s public art program, or make the tours a destination for friends and family visiting Denver. Sign up now! Read more for details.   More Announcements      1