NCJ Number
39054
Journal
Police Chief Volume: 44 Issue: 2 Dated: (FEBRUARY 1977) Pages: 62
Date Published
1977
Length
1 page
Annotation
AN OUTLINE OF SUGGESTIONS DESIGNED TO LIMIT THE OPPORTUNITY FOR CRIMINAL PREDATORS TO VICTIMIZE ELDERLY PERSONS.
Abstract
THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS IN HOMES OF THE ELDERLY ARE SUGGESTED AS PRECAUTIONS AGAINST CRIMINAL INTRUDERS: INSTALLATION OF A DOOR CHAIN GUARD, A DOUBLE-CYLINDER LOCK, AND A ONE-WAY VIEWER; SAFETY LATCHES ON WINDOWS; OUTSIDE LIGHTING; AND TIMERS ON LAMPS AND RADIOS WHEN RESIDENTS ARE AWAY FROM THEIR HOMES. AMONG OTHER THINGS, IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT ELDERLY PERSONS DEVELOP A HEALTHY SUSPICION OF STRANGERS, DEVELOP A BUDDY SYSTEM WITH NEIGHBORS, AND NEVER RESIST AN ARMED FELON. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)...KAP