Special Needs Registry

The Special Needs Registry is a program created by the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department to provide our residents and guests the best possible service. Through this voluntary program, officers are able to respond to specific needs and assist our most vulnerable residents.  

This program is for any person of any age with special needs. Caretakers or persons with specific needs are invited to proactively provide information that may be used in an emergency or interaction with Palm Beach Gardens Police Officers. The registration is entirely voluntary and is held confidential. 

If a person over 18, with a disability has been declared incapacitated, a parent or legal guardian of the person may enroll him or her in the registry with any type of medical condition or disability, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Alzheimer’s or Dementia, Bipolar Disorder and Down Syndrome. In accordance with HB 1275, adults with special needs may also enroll themselves or an adult family member by completing the application and providing one of the following supporting documents: 

Certification of the disability or condition regardless of the age of the registree, must include one of the following: 

A Physician or physician assistant licensed under chapter 458 or chapter 459 or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under chapter 464; or, 

A Psychologist licensed under chapter 490, a mental health counselor licensed under chapter 491, or a psychiatrist as defined in s. 394.455, if the registration is based on psychological conditions 

For persons with disabilities under the age of 18, HR 1275 requires in addition to the above, that proof of parentage, guardianship, or other legal authority be provided to local law enforcement at the time of registration of a minor or ward, which may include, but need not be limited to, proof of parentage or guardianship, as applicable:

• A birth certificate as described in s. 382.013, F.S.

• A power of attorney, as defined in s. 709.2102(9), F.S.

•Letters of guardianship as described in s. 744.345, F.S.

• A court order establishing parental rights or guardianship; or

For more information, please contact the Community Involvement Supervisor at 561-799-4590. You may also view the Frequently Asked Questions page by clicking on the link below. 

Register today in these 3 easy steps! 

Click here: Special Needs Fillable Form

Complete the fillable form and print it out

Bring your completed form, along with supporting documentation and a current photograph of the registree, to the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department Records Unit window located in our lobby.