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Asking police - for a confused Dementia person - where do you look first for their ID? Wrist, Necklace, Ankle?

Update:

His doctor says he must wear one at all times. I am wondering which one to order.

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  • 10 years ago
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    Wrist first, its the most visible, and cops always look at the hands. Necklace usually next. Ive never heard of an ankle ID, Im sure they have them, though. An ID in the wallet is good, too. I suggest something on the wrist and the wallet.

    Source(s): In Law Enforcement.
  • 10 years ago

    Wrist would be good because it will be the most visible and least likely to be covered. If there's not one there, we'll check for a necklace next. Skip the ankle.

    Source(s): 11+ years Law Enforcement
  • ?
    Lv 7
    10 years ago

    Wallet

    Source(s): I am a retired police officer. I retired as a sergeant, after 29 years, from a very large department, about 12,000 officers. I was a patrol officer for 4 years in a very diverse area. I was a tactical officer in the high rise project areas of my city. We called it vertical patrol in that we walked the the stairways of the high rises most of the time. I did that for 5 years and was promoted by test to detective. I worked violent crime (homicide, sex, officer involved shootings, robbery, kidnapping, serious non property incidents) for 11 years until I was promoted to sergeant. I worked as a street supervisor, a bicycle patrol supervisor and a desk sergeant/watch commander. During my time as a tactical officer and a detective I was a unit representative for the police union. I have a B.A in English and an M.S. in Law Enforcement Administration....
  • 10 years ago

    Like a medical alert bracelet - Wrist

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  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    I don't know. Look in socks.

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