Abstract: A system and method for obtaining location and status information for a person, animal or object. The system, in its various embodiments can include a distributed computer system having more than one databases, and more than one programmed application sets. The databases and programmed application sets can be distributed across more than one physical data centers through an edge server. The system also can include a status device, having one or more component parts in substantially continuous communication with the distributed computer system. The status device can be worn by the person, animal or object, and can communicate the location and status information to the distributed computer system through a virtual private network. The system can also include a locator device, in communication with the distributed computer system through the virtual private network.