BSO Cares

Persons with Disability Registry

BSO Cares is a voluntary, no-cost registry designed to help Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) first responders better assist persons with disability during emergencies, missing person incidents, or calls for service.

Who Is Eligible

Residents of Broward County living in cities dispatched by BSO communications.
Persons with a disability, impairment, or cognitive delay. Persons who have developmental, psychological, or other disabilities or conditions that may be relevant to their interactions with law enforcement.
Parent or legal guardian may register on behalf of an individual.

Note: If your city is not listed in the below form, please contact your local law enforcement agency to inquire about similar programs.

How BSO Cares Works

Complete the online BSO Cares registration form.
Verified information is entered into the BSO Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) System.
If first responders are dispatched to the registered address, they are alerted that a person with disability is present.

This process follows Florida Statute Title XXIX, Chapter 402.88 - Persons with Disabilities Registry.

Required Documentation

To complete registration, the following documents must be uploaded. All documents are confidential and used only to confirm eligibility.

Medical or Professional Verification

Doctor, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner
Psychologist, psychiatrist, or licensed mental health counselor

Proof of Legal Authority (if registering someone else)

Birth certificate
Court order or guardianship papers
Power of attorney

Photo of the Individual

Passport-style portrait
No other people or background elements

Registration Duration, Renewal & Removal Requests

Registration will remain valid until BSO receives a request to be removed from the registry, please email BSOcares@sheriff.org with your contact information and name of person with disability or call Broward Sheriff's Office Neighborhood Support Team at 954-321-4410.

Privacy & Contact

A member of the Broward Sheriff's Office may contact you to verify information. Information collected is used solely to assist first responders and is not shared with outside entities.

The Broward Sheriff's Office values the opportunity to serve our community and appreciates your participation in the BSO Cares Program.

BSO Cares - Registration

INFORMATION OF PERSON WITH DISABILITY

Minor / Incapacitated Adult

Self-Register Adult

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

DOB

Does the individual live alone?

Email Address

Address

City

State

ZIP Code

Cell Phone

Home Phone

Work Phone

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

Gender

Height

Inches

Weight

Race

Ethnicity

Eye Color

Hair Color (if applicable)

Scars, marks, tattoos, body markings, amputations.

COMMUNICATION METHODS *

Language Spoken/Understood

Verbal

Non-Verbal

Non-Communicative

Electronic Device

Sign Language

Reads Lips

Picture Cards

Parroting/Echolalia

MEDICAL CONDITIONS *

Please tell us about other relevant medical conditions the individual may have

Additional information first responders may need (i.e. trigger, etc):

PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN'S INFORMATION

If person with disability is a minor or incapacitated adult

First Name

Last Name

Relationship

Address

City

State

ZIP Code

Email Address

Primary Language Spoken

EMERGENCY CONTACT

Parents, guardians, head of household/residence, or care providers

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Relationship

Email Address

Check this box if Emergency Contact's address is the same as the individual

Same as individual

Address

City

State

ZIP Code

Cell Phone

Home Phone

Work Phone

DOCUMENTS

Upload Required Documents: To complete registration, you must upload documents to verify eligibility. These documents are used only to confirm eligibility and are kept confidential.

Medical or Professional Verification
Proof from a licensed medical or mental health professional confirming the disability or condition.Examples:

Doctor, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner
Psychologist, psychiatrist, or licensed mental health counselor

Proof of Legal Authority (if registering someone else)
If you are registering a child or someone in your care, upload a document showing you are authorized to do so, such as:

Birth certificate
Court order
Guardianship papers
Power of attorney

Photo of Individual
Photo must be passport style portrait. No other persons or elements with them or in the background.

Medical or Professional Verification

Upload Medical/Professional Verification (smaller than 50MB).

Proof of Legal Authority

Upload Proof of Guardianship/Authority (if applicable) (smaller than 50MB).

Photo of individual

Note: Photo must be passport style portrait. No other persons or elements with them or in the background. (Smaller than 50MB).

PLEASE READ AND AGREE BELOW

I am over the age of 18 and am completing this form for myself, or I am the lawful and legal parent and/or guardian of the person with disability listed on this registration form. The information provided on this form has been voluntarily provided to the Broward Sheriff's Office. I understand that the information provided is for emergency response purposes only. This information may help law enforcement and/or other emergency personnel better serve the identified person with disability. I understand that the information provided may be subject to public records laws (F.S.S. CH. 119); however, persons with disability have protection as specified in F.S.S. CH. 402.88 and will be redacted when necessary. Please see 2025 Florida Statute Title XXIX, Chapter 402, 402.88 Persons with Disabilities Registry for more information.

I agree to the statements above

IMPORTANT: You must agree to both the statements and to the release of information in order to submit this form.

RELEASE OF INFORMATION

I hereby give my permission for the Broward Sheriff's Office to retain and distribute the information contained in this registration form to other first responder personnel for the sole purpose of identification and protection of the person identified above in an emergency or crisis situation.

I agree to the release of information above

Full Name