Bergen County Sheriff’s Office: Gold Star Identification Program
Michael Saudino, Sheriff
Gold Star…don’t leave home without it!
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The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to keeping Bergen County safe by working with the county’s police agencies, fire departments, hospitals and emergency medical technicians. Emergency response coordination on the countywide level is important so that all of our agencies can more effectively prevent tragedies and ensure the safety of all of our residents.
The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office is proud to offer the Gold Star Identification Program, a lifesaving initiative for residents over the age of 65 and individuals with autism.
The Gold Star Program provides first responders with vital medical information in the event of an emergency or when an individual is not able to give that information themselves.
Participating senior citizens or autistic individuals are issued a photo identification care that corresponds to a personal file maintained by BCSO’s 24 Hour Operations Unit.
The personal file includes a list of family and emergency contact, current and prior medical conditions and physician’s contact information.
If a Gold Star cardholder ever becomes incapacitated during an emergency. BCSO’s Operations Unit can provide the emergency contact information to first responders.
The Gold Star Identification care can also be used as an additional means of picture identification complete with the Sheriff’s Office Logo and the phone number to the 24-hour Operations Unit in large bold print.
Gold Star…don’t leave home without it!
For more information, please contact the Community Outreach Unit in the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office at: (201) 336-3540.
Bergen County Sheriff’s Office
The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office is the largest law enforcement agency in Bergen County. With more than 500 dedicated personnel, we provide a broad range of services that assist the public, support the county’s municipal police departments and safeguard Bergen’s judicial proceedings.
As members of the law enforcement field, the hardworking men and women of the Sheriff’s Office are dedicated to becoming a more integrated part of the neighborhoods in which we serve. With that local focus in mind, our Community Outreach Unit works to maintain a solid relationship between the Sheriff’s Office and the residents of Bergen County, as well as foster a greater understanding of the duties and functions of the law enforcement community.
The Community Outreach Unit offers a variety of public safety initiatives including programs on alcohol and drug abuse, senior citizen and child safety, school violence and youth development. We are always adding and improving upon these programs to further protect our residents and prevent crime in our neighborhoods.
We hope you will follow along with us as we work to ensure that Bergen County remains one of the best and safest places in the nation in which to live, work and raise a family.
Bergen County Sheriff’s Office
24-hour Operations Division (201) 646-2222
Community Outreach Unit (201) 336-3540
Bergen County Justice Center
10 Main Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: (201) 336-3500
Fax (201) 752-4164
Bergen County Jail
160 South River Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: (201) 527-3000
Fax: (201) 527-3035
Disclaimer: This information was taken directly from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office pamphlet. I have never used the program so I have no opinion either yes or no to how it works. Please call the office for more details.
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Please call the above numbers for more information.
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