Metro Atlanta police department launch new program for vulnerable citizens

LILBURN,Ga. — One Gwinnett County police department is making sure its most vulnerable citizens can get help in the event of an emergency.

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The Lilburn Police Department announced its new “Vulnerable Citizens Registry” program.

The new initiative will help officers respond to emergencies.

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It provides officers with emergency contact information, detailed physical descriptions, known routines and the special needs of residents.

For more information about the program and to register citizens, click here.

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