Vulnerable Persons Registry

What is the Vulnerable Persons Registry (VPR)?

The Vulnerable Persons Registry (VPR) is a community based policing initiative in partnership with police services and local community agencies. The registry promotes communication between vulnerable persons, the people who support them and the police. This information will assist officers when responding to an emergency involving the vulnerable individual. The registry provides quick access to critical information about a registered person, such as who to call in an emergency, a detailed physical description, and any particular sensitivities that the person may experience. Registration is completely voluntary. The database is to help alleviate safety concerns for those that are vulnerable in our community.

Who is a vulnerable person?

A vulnerable person is defined as a person who due to medical, cognitive, mental health, or physical condition may exhibit patterns of behavior that may pose a danger to that person. Examples of vulnerable persons may include persons with autism, dementia, acquired brain injury, or cerebral palsy that may cause a person to exhibit atypical behaviours (e.g. wandering, physical instability, inability to communicate, aggression, irrational fear, oversensitivity to sensory stimulus (sounds, lights, touch).

What is the goal of the registry?

The goal of the VPR is to provide police with quick access to critical information about a registered person so the officer can assist in an emergency situation. When a vulnerable person is thought to be at risk, their personal information will be shared with relevant organizations, enabling them to quickly respond and provide effective assistance to the registrant.

Who can use the registry?

The VPR is currently open to anyone, free of charge, living in the Waterloo Region, City of Guelph, Stratford, Brantford and South Simcoe communities who feels they are vulnerable in times of emergencies and would like an extra assurance. In addition to individuals registering themselves, the parent/legal guardian, or other legal authority of a vulnerable person may voluntarily register an individual who is unable to do so or give consent. Victim Services is a 24/7 365 days a year service; the registry will be accessed when needed by designated police staff.

Click here to submit a person for the Vulnerable Person's Registry.