What is the Purpose of Safe Outcomes?
The Voluntary Registry for Vulnerable Populations “Safe Outcomes” program provides improved public safety and service to enable the Pineville Police to obtain critical information (prior to an actual emergency) to assist in response to calls for service involving an individual with Alzheimer’s disease, blindness, autism, Down’s syndrome, deafness, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other medical and/or developmental disabilities that may affect the way individuals interact and respond to Pineville Police Officers. Having this information about the behavior of an individual with medical and/or developmental disabilities allows our Officers to be better prepared to bring the call to a peaceful resolution.
How Does It Work?
Information entered by Pineville residents into the Safe Outcomes form will be added to the Pineville Police dispatch system, special situations will be included with any other information for the specific address provided by the resident. When 911 Communications receives a call for service and the address is associated with an address registered in Safe Outcomes, and the call is dispatched to the officer, the officer will be alerted by communications and it will indicate this is Safe Outcomes “Flagged Address.” The information the responding officer receives is that this call for service address resides a person who is registered with the Safe Outcomes program. The responding officer will then be provided with the information provided by you.
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Once the registration is completed, received and verified to include names and contact information of family, friends, and neighbors who interact with the individual, along with a current photo of the individual the information provided will be entered into the Pineville Police Department communication system. To mitigate confidentiality issues, the Pineville Police Department has included a waiver at the bottom of the form Providing data is voluntary and the information will be used solely for the purpose of assisting officers and other first responders in providing service.
Victims Compensation Service
Victim Compensation Services in North Carolina provide financial support to individuals who suffer medical expenses and lost wages as innocent victims of crimes such as rape, assault, domestic violence, and drunk driving. Eligibility is determined based on specific criteria, including whether the crime occurred in North Carolina, was reported within 72 hours, and resulted in direct injury. Applicants may be eligible for reimbursement for medical expenses, counseling, lost wages, funeral costs, and other related expenses, regardless of state residency.
To apply for compensation, victims must submit necessary documentation, including itemized medical bills, proof of lost wages, and relevant law enforcement reports. It’s essential to first file claims with private or public insurance, as North Carolina serves as a payer of last resort. Once an application is submitted, processing typically takes three to six months, with payments made directly to providers or reimbursed to victims. If a claim is denied, applicants have 60 days to appeal the decision. The maximum repayment amounts are $45,000 for violent crime victims and $10,000 for funeral expenses for homicide victims. Click on the link for more information.
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