NCJ Number
26132
Journal
Police Chief Volume: 42 Issue: 1 Dated: (JANUARY 1975) Pages: 40-41
Date Published
1975
Length
2 pages
Annotation
A REVIEW OF THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF CRIMES COMMITTED AGAINST THE ELDERLY, INCLUDING PURSE SNATCHING, ROBBERY, BURGLARY, AND CONFIDENCE GAMES WHICH DEFRAUD THE ELDERLY OF THEIR LIFE SAVINGS.
Abstract
THE AUTHOR CALLS FOR A CONCERTED EFFORT ON THE PART OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO EDUCATE THE ELDERLY POPULATION ON METHODS OF CRIME PREVENTION.