The Wanderer Program

There have been several occasions where Officers of the Lynn Haven Police Department have encountered people who are unable to tell us who they are or where they live. In most cases the person, or wanderer, does not have any identification and we are unable to assist them in getting home. In these instances, we have to stay with them until someone realizes that they are missing and calls the police department, or we find someone who can identify them. This can keep an officer occupied for quite some time.

The Lynn Haven Police Department has started a 'Wanderer Assist' program. This program targets anyone who might tend to wander away from their home and family such as patients with, but not limited to, diabetes, Alzheimer's, senile dementia and mental deficiencies. The program is restricted to citizens of Lynn Haven with these type of medical conditions and is NOT intended for lost/runaway children, nor intended for child ID or other identification purposes.

The Wanderer Assist program consists of an album containing a recent photograph along with an information sheet with the wanderer's name, address, and telephone number, primary and secondary care givers contact information, and important medical history.

Our goal is th ensure the safety and well being of the wanderer, returning him or her to their family in the least amount of time. Thus reducing the anxiety of both the family and the wanderer.

Any questions contact Capt. Riemer at (850) 265-4111 or email