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Project Guardian

About the Program

The Centralia Police Department (CPD) is pleased to announce the introduction of Project Guardian. This program was developed to help keep your loved one with intellectual/developmental disabilities, including autism, safe. The program is based on Project Guardian developed by Newport News (VA) Police Department and modeled after Yakima Police Department's implementation of this program.

The program is a free, voluntary, and confidential database offered and managed by CPD for persons living in Centralia, Washington (98531 ZIP code).

First responders often don’t know whether or not individuals they encounter have disabilities because there aren’t any telltale physical signs. For example, flashing lights on an emergency vehicle might cause a person with autism to become frightened and act out. First responders may not understand why some individuals will not make eye contact with them, keep their fists clenched, or flap their hands. What may seem like a simple interaction with police could become a very traumatic situation for a person with disabilities, and it could confuse officers.

How It Works

When someone enrolls in the program, officers obtain their basic information, a current digital photograph, family emergency contact information, and other information that might help officers when encountering the individual. Once registered, you will be mailed stickers to display in your home and vehicle window to alert officers of a potential person with a disability or difference.

Enroll Now

Enrollment is easy. Caregivers can register family members with intellectual/developmental disabilities by completing the online application. This program is currently only available to persons living in Centralia, Washington (98531 ZIP code).

Project Guardian

Registrant Name*
Last, First, Middle
Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Address*
City*
State*
Zip Code*
Phone Number*
Sex*
Race*
Height*
Weight*
Hair Color*
Eye Color*
Photo Upload*
Upload a recent photo of the registrant (chest-up/headshot photo recommended). Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif. Max. file size: 15 MB.
Caregiver Information
Caregiver Name*
Relationship to Registrant*
Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Address*
City*
State*
Zip Code*
Phone Number 1*
Phone Number 2
Phone Number 3
Email Address*
Sex*
Race*
Height*
Weight*
Hair Color*
Eye Color*
Alternate Caregiver Information
Name
Relationship to Registrant
Date of Birth
Date of Birth
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Phone Number 1
Phone Number 2
Phone Number 3
Email Address
Sex
Race
Height
Weight
Hair Color
Eye Color
Registrant Details
Diagnosis*
How does he/she communicate? Is he/she verbal or non-verbal?*
What is the best way to approach him/her?*
Does he/she have any trigger or sensitivities? (Lights, sirens, loud radio noise)*
If he/she becomes confrontational, how can officers calm him/her?*
What types of behaviors should be expected? (Kicking, hitting, biting, spitting, self-harm, body rocking, hand flapping, self-talk)*
What works best to reduce stress or calm him/her?*
If he/she gets upset and runs away, where might they go?*
Does he/she have any devices that could track their location, if lost?*
What are his/her favorite toys, objects, music, discussion topics, likes/dislikes?*
Detail any information you think would be important for officers to know:*
I, the undersigned, for myself and the registrant named above do hereby authorize the Centralia Police Department to release the aforementioned information in response to Emergency Calls (to include Missing Persons incidents) regarding the registrant and do further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Centralia Police Department and persons (placed) associated with it.*
By selecting yes from the dropdown and typing my name below, I am electronically signing my application
Signature of Caregiver/Responsible Party*

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