What is TRIAD?
Older Americans comprise the most rapidly growing segment of the population. One in every eight Americans is already age 65 or older. Increased life expectancy is leading to new issues and problems for the criminal justice system as most communities experience a dramatic increase in numbers of older persons. Calls for service to investigate crimes on older persons, to help older victims of crime, to prevent crime on senior citizens... all of this activity is increasing and changing from what it used to be.
The first TRIAD was signed in 1988 by the AARP, the International Associations of Chiefs of Police (IACP)and the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA). This agreement enabled these three agencies to work together to reduce both criminal victimization and unwarranted fear of crime affecting older persons.
What does TRIAD do?
TRIAD is a way to involve law enforcement and older citizens. The focus is determined by both, assessing the needs of any particular community.
Our goal is to Educate, Assist, Emphasize, Communicate and Get Involved.
Some of our areas of action:
o Initiating crime prevention programs for older citizens.
o Manning information booths and tables at civic functions.
o Expanding involvement in Neighborhood Watch programs.
o Offering free home security inspections and information.
o Publishing personal safety tips.
o Teaching about current frauds and scams.
o Publishing ideas for coping with telephone solicitation and door-to-door salesmen.
o Training deputies and officers in communication with and assistance to older persons.
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