Halton Regional Police Service

Vulnerable Person Registry


Description

Program allows family members or caregivers to provide police with important information about a vulnerable person to assist officers during an emergency

  • stores details such as physical description, habits, behaviours, communication challenges, and specific needs
  • supports police in safely locating or interacting with a vulnerable person during incidents such as wandering or crisis situations
  • defines a vulnerable person as someone with a medical, mental health or physical condition that may pose a danger to themselves or others, including those with alzheimer's disease, autism spectrum disorder, acquired brain injury, or similar conditions
  • sends an annual renewal reminder one month before expiry and requires families to update the registry information each year
  • provides additional resources, including safety fact sheets and missing-person checklists for individuals with autism
Eligibility
Vulnerable persons whose medical, cognitive, mental health or physical condition may cause behaviours such as wandering, communication difficulties, or risky attractions (e.g., water, construction sites)
Application Process
  • parent(s), guardians, administrators and substitute decision makers are encouraged to submit a registration using the online application available
  • anyone who does not have access to the internet is encouraged to visit any of the district police stations for assistance in registering
Office
Office
Non-emergency 905-825-4777
Fax
905-465-8701
TTY
1-800-990-8199
Web Site
www.haltonpolice.ca/services/vulnerable-person-registry/
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
95 Oak Walk Dr
Oakville, ON, L6H 0G6
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Michelle Barclay, Victim Service Unit Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 905-825-4747 ext 5239
Fees
None
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Agency Information
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Copyright
Halton Information Providers
Last Updated On
March 22, 2026
Last Verified On
March 11, 2026
Address
Halton Regional Police Service 20 Division 95 Oak Walk Dr
Oakville, ON, L6H 0G6
Cross Street: Post Rd and Dundas St E
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation

Administration Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm

Service Area(s)
Halton Region