Manhattan Beach residents can now voluntarily register at-risk dependents with the Manhattan Beach Police Department, providing officers with critical information on individuals with special needs or circumstances. The program is designed to assist Law Enforcement agencies during contacts with members of the community who have disabilities such as, but not limited to, Autism, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Down syndrome, mental illness, blind or low vision, and other developmental and intellectual disabilities, to ensure the special needs person’s safe return home.

PLEASE NOTE - this program is only available to residents who live in the City of Manhattan Beach and students who attend Manhattan Beach Schools.

The Voluntary Registration Program for at-risk individuals requires personal information like name, date of birth, physical attributes, known disability or illness, special needs, a current photo, and emergency contact information.

This information can assist Law Enforcement when contact is made in communicating with, locating a residence for, or handling an emergency involving an individual with special needs that could be missing.

Register yourself or an at-risk dependent  

It is the responsibility of the family to keep the information about their loved one current. Updated personal information, changes to physical appearance, and shifts in diagnosis should be re-submitted.  Submissions are valid for three years, at which time, the online registry form needs to be resubmitted to continue participation in the program.

For more information, please email Lieutenant Steve Kitsios.