House Joint Resolution 933, sponsored by Faison, commemorates the fifth anniversary of the updated Tennessee Silver Alert law, which was revised in 2021 to enhance collaboration between local law enforcement, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and the media. Since its update, the Silver Alert program has successfully issued over 500 alerts, demonstrating its effectiveness in helping to locate individuals, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, who may wander due to cognitive impairments.
The resolution highlights the growing concern for the senior population in Tennessee, as approximately 120,000 residents are currently diagnosed with Alzheimer's, a number expected to rise with the aging baby-boomer generation. The Silver Alert program's ongoing commitment to saving lives is recognized, and the resolution serves to honor this significant achievement in public safety and community support.