Are You OK? Program

  In April 2010, the Wyoming Police Department and the Wyoming Senior Commission launched the Are You Ok? program for seniors, homebound and physically challenged citizens to receive a check-up call from the Police Department.  The City of Wyoming first heard of the Are You OK? Program after Sheriff Rick Jones implemented the Are You Ok? Program in Butler County.  The Program has been linked to saving several peoples lives.    The program is designed for those individuals who live alone and wish to remain independent. The  Are You OK? telephone reassurance system also eases the concern of friends and family.“

What is the Are You Ok Program and How Does it Work?

The system consists of a dedicated computer, telephone and the Are You OK? software. The computer stores subscriber names, phone numbers and call times. The system is designed to run 24/7 and automatically cycles every day at midnight. The program calls each person in the system at their pre-determined time. When Are You OK?  hears a voice response on the phone it delivers a short pre-recorded message.

If the subscriber doesn’t answer after a preset number of call attempts, an alert is given visually on the computer’s monitor and audibly on the computer’s speakers. A printout containing emergency information on the subscriber, including emergency contact name and phone number, doctor’s name and phone number, next of kin, and brief medical history is generated.  The Police Department will then respond appropriately.

Click here for more information on the Are You OK? Program.

How can you OR a loved one register?

You can register for the Are You Ok? program one of three ways:

  • Click here to download the form.  Print and complete the form and mail it to the Wyoming Police Department located at 600 Grove Avenue.
  • Call the Wyoming Police Department at 821-0141. We will schedule an appointment for a representative from the Department to come to your home for an interview and to further explain the Are You Ok? program.  You don’t even have to leave your home.
  • Complete a registration form at the Police Department, City Building, or Recreation Center.

Funding for the Are You Ok? system was supplied through the generosity of the following:

FBI Citizens Police Academy, Dr. Joel Pranikoff, President and Chairman of the Board; Tom and Dr. Barbara Tobias; Susan Brenner and Steve Mombach; Amy and Scott Litwin; Wyoming Cycle Club; and other anonymous donors.