Helping Vulnerable Individuals Return Home Safely

St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church, in collaboration with Officer Mark A. Garsee of the Katy Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), invites families to participate in Project Blue Guardian, a community safety program for individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia, autism, or other cognitive conditions.
The program provides free identification bracelets that help first responders identify vulnerable individuals and reunite them safely with their families.

How Does the Bracelet Work?

The bracelet contains a small NFC (Near Field Communication) chip programmed with the person's identification and emergency contact information, including their caregiver or next of kin.
If the person becomes lost, confused, or unable to communicate, first responders can scan the bracelet, contact their family, and help them return home safely.
The bracelet is not a GPS tracker. It does not track anyone's location, and it requires no membership, monthly fees, or subscriptions.

Free Bracelet Registration & Programming

• Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM
• Location: FLC Hall - Main Office Building
• Address: 5356 11th Street, Katy, TX 77493

An officer from the Katy Police Department has been invited to help families register and program their bracelets. Officer attendance is pending confirmation.

Who Can Benefit?

Children, adults, and seniors with Alzheimer's, dementia, autism, or other conditions that make communication difficult.

What Should Families Bring?

Please bring your loved one and be prepared to provide their full name, home address, caregiver's name, and emergency contact information.

Request Your Free Bracelet

To request a free Blue Guardian bracelet for your loved one, please complete the form below.
A simple bracelet. A powerful connection. A safe return.