Special Needs Registry Re-Launched In Cape May County

CAPE MAY COUNTY, NJ — Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief Michael Emmer, in conjunction with the OPS Network, have announced that the county is re-launching its "Special Needs Registry."

The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Special Needs Registry has been implemented to ensure that all residents who have special needs receive the help and support they need during the time of an emergency, or during an interaction with law enforcement, Sutherland and Emmer said in a county news release.

The Special Needs Registry is a voluntary service open to all citizens and was created to help police
officers better assist residents with special needs, in the event of an emergency or law enforcement interaction. It does so by providing police with vital information such as details about each registrant’s disability, emergency contact information, a physical description and a current photograph of the registrant.

The registry is entirely free and is available to anyone who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Residents can register themselves or a caretaker can do so.

You can register via this link. Once you do so, the information will be available to all participating agencies. Visit the link for more information.