Police identify missing person using Project Lifesaver bracelet: Video

New video released by York Regional Police shows officers using a tracking bracelet to locate a missing man.

The aerial video was taken from a York Regional Police helicopter as officers monitored pings from the wrist of a 69-year-old man released as part of an international program called Project Lifesaver.

In the video, the officer can be heard saying, “Project lifeguard going off…” as the officer steers the cruiser toward a TTC bus near the intersection of Finch Avenue and McCowan Road.

“It's a strong signal on the bus. Check this bus, says the officer.

Moments later, another officer replies, “Got it.”

“Let's go!” another officer shouts.

The missing man was wearing a Project Lifesaver bracelet that provides a tracking signal to law enforcement, firefighters, rescuers and caregivers to quickly locate vulnerable people when needed.

A number of GTA police services are part of Project Lifesaver, including York, Halton and Peel.

Since its inception in 1999, the program has helped find more than 4,000 people.