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FTPD Launches Program To Help People With Cognitive Difficulties

August 22, 2025 Police News

A new program designed to safeguard people at risk of wandering due to cognitive difficulties was recently launched by the Franklin Township Police Department.

Called “Franklin Community Connections,” the program consists of a smart wristwatch called Theora Connect, which allows caregivers to see real-time location updates, receive alerts if a loved one leaves a designated safe area, and connect through two-way voice communication, according to a press release about the program.

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