The registry has been developed with the intent to serve all members (adult or juvenile) of our community or people who frequent our community who have a “special need” and want to register with the Livermore Police Department.

No. The information provided on the registration form will need to be entered in order to capture all relevant information in our records system. The process may take up to two (2) weeks to be fully processed. An identification card will be issued to the participant and mailed to the address listed in this form.

Livermore Police Department personnel who require this information in the performance of their duties will have access to the information. There are strict regulations with respect to accessing and disseminating information. The sharing of this information with other police agencies during an emergency can be helpful when a person is registered in Livermore but wanders off in another jurisdiction.

You may, however, only information that has a significant impact on policing response will be necessary. Some examples would include a change in address, school, or emergency contact. You do not need to report a change in hair cut or color, as police are familiar with the changes that can be made and are more likely to notice height, weight and eye color. All changes can be made on a new registry form, which you will then submit to the Livermore Police Department.

It is preferable that you let the police/dispatcher know that the individual is already registered. In doing so, the information will be immediately disseminated to the responding patrol officers without having to ask the parents/guardians unnecessary questions during a high stress situation.

If the individual goes missing and is reported by the parent/guardian, information about his/her physical appearance, the most likely places where he/she would go to, as well as triggers, stimulants, and de‐escalation techniques will be sent to every law enforcement agency in the area to look for the missing person. If the individual has not been reported and is incapable of effectively communicating his/her name when encountered by an officer, a computer check of the neighborhood for individuals registered nearby, coupled with the physical appearance provided, may allow us to identify the individual faster. This will then allow the Livermore Police department to use the contact information on file to reunite the individual with their parents/guardians.