S.A.F.E. Senior Program
As people grow older, their chances of being victims of crime decrease dramatically. But a lifetime of experience coupled with the physical problems associated with aging often makes older Americans fearful. Although they’re on the lookout constantly for physical attack and burglary, they’re not as alert to frauds and con games, in reality, the greatest crime threat to seniors’ well being and trust.
S.A.F.E. stands for Safety, Abuse, and Fraud Education. The purpose of the program is to educate seniors in the community about home and personal safety, elder abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, and con games and fraud schemes. We offer presentations on any one of these topics to community organizations, senior residents or any other group that is interested.
The following resources are available to aid seniors from becoming victims:
AgeOptions View video AgeOptions: Advocacy - Action - Answers on Aging
Illinois Department of Transportation
Illinois Department of Insurance
Knox Information on how to obtain an outdoor high security key safe for first responders
International Association of Chiefs of Police Alzheimer's Initiatives
Township of Proviso Senior Services
Aging Care Connections
The Community Relations Unit offers a variety of information brochures to aid seniors from becoming victims:
- "If in Doubt, Keep Them Out" - Distraction Crime the other Residential Burglary
- Fraud Target: Senior Citizens
All requests for public programs at schools, businesses, civic organizations, questions, etc. should be directed to the Community Relations Unit, Officer Cristian Aguirre , Community Relations Officer, at 708.345.0060 or via e-mail caguirre@westchesterpolice.com.