Pegasus scheme: Sharing your personal details
The Pegasus scheme is for people who find it hard to communicate. It enables the emergency police service to keep your information safe on their computer.
This means they can access yoiur information quickly in an emergency, so you won't need to repeat all your details.
Who can register
Registration is free. It is open to anyone who has a disability or illness that may make it hard to communicate with the police in an emergency or difficult situation.
How it works
You’ll be issued with a card and a personal identification number (PIN).
If you need to call, say 'Pegasus', give your PIN and they'll access your details right away.
You can also show your card to a police officer, member of police staff or other emergency services staff if you need assistance.
If you agree, your Pegasus information can be shared with other participating emergency services (fire, ambulance) and local authorities.
Terms and conditions:
- your information will be stored on a secure database owned by the police
- access to the database is controlled, but they may share your details with our partners, such as other emergency services, so they can help you
- if you’re under 18, you must have your parent or guardian's consent
- once a year the police will write to you to check the information
- you can withdraw your consent and be removed from the scheme at any time by contacting the police
When you apply
Your application may take up to four weeks to process.
You'll be asked for:
- your contact details
- information about your disability or impairment, and how it affects your day-to-day life
- details of up to two trusted people that can be contacted if they can't get hold of you
You can find out more information about the Pegasus scheme by contacting your local police force.
