NCJ Number
31940
Journal
Police Chief Volume: 43 Issue: 2 Dated: (FEBRUARY 1976) Pages: 16-17
Date Published
1976
Length
2 pages
Annotation
DESCRIPTION OF A SENIOR CITIZEN VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN COTTAGE GROVE (OR) WHICH ATTEMPTS TO PREVENT CRIME AGAINST SENIOR CITIZENS BY CONDUCTING HOME VISITS.
Abstract
THE PURPOSES OF THESE VISITS ARE TO MARK PERSONAL PROPERTY (OPERATION IDENTIFICATION); INSPECT DOOR LOCKS, WINDOW LATCHES, AND OTHER HOME SECURITY DEVICES; AND TO INFORM THE SENIOR AS TO THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO SERVE THEM. THE LATTER PURPOSE WAS INCLUDED BECAUSE IT WAS FELT THAT MANY SENIOR CITIZENS DID NOT KNOW WHERE TO TURN IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.