TRIAD is an organization that educates senior citizens about crime prevention and
works with law enforcement to ensure that crime-related issues that affect seniors
are addressed.
Why TRIAD is necessary...
Consider the 81-year-old woman pushed to the ground as her purse was snatched at
a shopping mall. She feels fortunate that she received only scrapes and bruises
and no broken bones. She is now afraid to go out alone; her independence and self-confidence
have been stolen.
Consider the 67-year-old man who lost half of his life savings in a fraudulent stock
transaction.
And consider the elderly widow who paid $1000 deposit to roofers who never returned
to do the job.
In a world that is often unfair, to be old and victimized seems among the cruelest
of the inequities.
Today approximately one of every eight Americans must face the realities of aging.
Their situations vary, as do the ways they deal with growing older.
Regardless of their circumstances; however, most old people say they worry about
crime. Many fear they may become victims.
Click here to view the actual number and types of crimes reported in Moorhead in 2008
As a group, older people can be a powerful and active force. As individuals, they
can be vulnerable and may need help.
The vulnerability of some of its members sets this population apart from other age
groups also concerned about crime. This vulnerability requires an innovative community-wide
approach to the problem of the elderly and crime.
Fortunately, large numbers of active and capable older adults are willing to invest
time and energy in this community-wide approach.
This approach is TRIAD. Take Senior Safety Survey
If you are interested in becoming a part of TRIAD or just finding out more about it, contact
Leann Wallin, Community Policing Coordinator, Moorhead Police Department at 218-299-5143 or if you are interested in having a speaker on senior issues address
your organization, please take a look at the Valley TRIAD Speaker's Bureau brochure.
Anyone listed in our brochure would
be happy to speak to your group. Also, check out TRIAD's latest
newsletter.
to find out more
E-mail: Leann.Wallin@ci.moorhead.mn.us
or check
out TRIAD’s website at www.nationaltriad.org
- A Senior's Guide to Crime Prevention
- Seniors' Legal Rights from the Office of the
Attorney General
- Senior Safe - A Book about Senior Adult Safety
and Crime Prevention
- The Phone Handbook from the Office of the Attorney
General
- How Can Senior Citizens Protect Themselves
Against Crime?
- Information on Scam Prevention - www.moorheadpolice.com/crimePrevention/scams.asp
- We need to talk...Family conversations with older drivers
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