NCJ Number
35921
Journal
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 45 Issue: 8 Dated: (AUGUST 1976) Pages: 3-8
Date Published
1976
Length
6 pages
Annotation
DESCRIPTION OF A PROGRAM BEING DEVELOPED TO HELP LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND MORE EFFECTIVELY DEAL WITH ELDERLY PERSONS.
Abstract
THE PROGRAM DESCRIBED IS THE CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM OF THE NATIONAL RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION AND THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY INTENDED FOR USE AMONG ELDERLY PERSONS BUT WHICH WAS ADAPTED TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT INSTRUCTIONAL EFFORT AS WELL WHEN RESEARCH REVEALED A NEED IN THIS AREA. THE AUTHOR SEEKS TO DISPEL MYTHS OF AGING SUCH AS SENILITY AND DECREASED MENTAL ABILITIES. FIVE SITUATIONS IN WHICH THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MAY HAVE CONTACT WITH AN ELDERLY PERSON DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES ARE IDENTIFIED AND DESCRIBED.