FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Franklin Police Department has launched Home
Safe Franklin, a new voluntary registry designed to help officers quickly and safely
reunite vulnerable individuals with their loved ones in the event they wander or become
disoriented.
Home Safe Franklin allows families and caregivers to provide essential information
about loved ones who live with conditions such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, autism, Down
syndrome, or other cognitive or developmental challenges. That information is securely
stored in a confidential database accessible only to law enforcement, ensuring officers
have the tools they need to respond swiftly and compassionately during a crisis.
“The goal is simple — to bring loved ones home safely,” said Franklin Police Chief Deb
Faulkner. “When someone goes missing, every minute counts. This program gives our
officers critical information right away, helping us locate and reunite families faster.”
Residents can register their loved ones through a secure online form available on the
Franklin Police Department’s website. The registration process takes only a few minutes
and asks for details such as a recent photo, physical description, known routines, and
emergency contact information. To learn more or to register, visit:
https://www.franklintn.gov/government/departments-k-z/home-safe-franklin
