1 A Cooperative Effort of: Barnstable County Sheriff James M. Cummings Cape & Islands District Attorney Michael O’Keefe Cape Cod Police Departments Cape Cod Fire Departments Cape Cod Senior Service Agencies Cape Cod Councils on Aging Cape Cod Senior Citizens

2 WHAT IS TRIAD? TRIAD began as a community policing initiative between seniors and law enforcement to increase safety through education and community programs TRIAD is now a cooperative partnership between seniors, law enforcement, public safety, and human service agencies to improve delivery of services to senior citizens.

3 The S.A.L.T. Council “Seniors And Law Enforcement Together” Nationally, there are over 750 S.A.L.T. Councils and they are organized in 48 states, Canada, and the U.K. Barnstable S.A.L.T. Council Bourne S.A.L.T. Council Brewster S.A.L.T. Council Chatham S.A.L.T. Council Dennis S.A.L.T. Council Eastham S.A.L.T. Council Falmouth S.A.L.T. Council Harwich S.A.L.T. Council Mashpee S.A.L.T. Council Orleans S.A.L.T. Council Provincetown S.A.L.T. Council Truro S.A.L.T. Council Wellfleet S.A.L.T. Council

4 GOALS OF TRIAD GOALS: –To reduce criminal activity which targets older Americans. –To alleviate senior’s fears of victimization –Improve the quality of life. –To enhance delivery of law enforcement public safety and human services to older persons.

5 Role of the S.A.L.T. Council Advisory group to agency providers & personnel Forum to receive crime, security, and safety information from agencies Discuss and coordinate programs to benefit seniors

6 Role of the S.A.L.T. Council EMPOWER: Give seniors leadership on the S.A.L.T. Council to determine its direction EDUCATE: Gather information on safety issues and sponsor workshops and other programs REACH OUT: Reduce fear and increase peace of mind for seniors by contact with agency personnel FORGE LINKS: Discuss the safety related needs and concerns of seniors, identify problem areas and implement community- wide solutions

7 File of Life

8 Are You Okay Program Senior Reassurance Program Some reassurance programs have seniors call the police department each morning. In Falmouth & Bourne, neighbors check each other everyday and call police if there is an emergency. 911 Flashing Lights911 Flashing Lights Fisherman’s Cove & Bourne Oaks will help you implement an Are You Okay / Neighbor to Neighbor program. AreyouOkay?AreyouOkay?

9 SAFE RETURNS Program Safe returnsSafe returns

10 SAFE RETURNS Program Safe returnsSafe returns

11 IS YOUR NUMBER UP ? HOUSE NUMBERING Project House NumberingHouse Numbering

12 KNOX BOX Knox BoxKnox Box

13 SPEED SURVEYS Speed SurveysSpeed Surveys

Silent Call Procedure 911 Silent Calls911 Silent Calls

Flashing Lights “Emergency Beacons” Flip light switch twice to Activate. Turn light off for 10 sec. to Deactivate 911 Flashing Lights911 Flashing Lights

16 Emergency 911 Cell phones NOTE: 911 calls on cellular phones in Massachusetts are routed through the State Police in Framingham, Middleboro, or Shelburne Falls ! 911 Flashing Lights911 Flashing Lights 91 1 cell ph on es

Disability Indicators The following are approved designations for inclusion in the Database: Any changes should be communicated to your Municipal Coordinator promptly. “LSS” Life Support System: someone at the address is linked to equipment required to sustain their life. “M I” Mobility Impaired: someone at the address is bedridden, uses a wheelchair or has another mobility impairment. “B” Blind: someone at the address is legally blind. “D H H” Deaf and Hard of Hearing: someone at the address is deaf or hard of hearing. “T T Y” Teletypewriter: communication via the telephone with someone at that address may be by TTY. “S I” Speech Impaired: someone at the address is speech impaired. “CI” Cognitive Impairment: someone at the address has some degree of cognitive disability, such as a developmental disability, Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia. 911 Disability Indicators911 Disability Indicators

18 Massachusetts “DO NOT CALL LIST” Register by calling (CALL) File Complaints with REGISTRY WILL BE UPDATED QUARTERLY CONSUMERS MUST FILE COMPLAINTS FOR LAW TO HAVE ANY EFFECT MA Residents are automatically registered on the National Do Not Call List. CAUTION: SCAM ARTISTS ARE CHARGING TO SIGN YOU UP!

19 SCAM ALERT Area Codes (809), (284), & (876) Reasons to call: won lottery family member hurt someone arrested someone died “Hey, this is Karen. Sorry I missed you, get back to us quickly. Have something important to tell you.” Falmouth call received. Billing: $2,425 per minute

20 FREE CREDIT REPORTS

21 Identity Theft Prevention: –Keep credit card receipts in safe place –Be cautious when giving out credit card numbers and bank account info –Change your driver’s license # to a randomly assigned # from DMV –Check your bank account report and credit card bill monthly, compare receipts –Conduct an annual credit report When someone uses your personal information to superimpose their criminal activity in your name.

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23 Barnstable County Vision 1.Create SALT Councils in each Cape town 2.Convene a Barnstable County SALT Council with representatives from each town 3.Organize training seminars for law enforcement & senior service providers 4.Conduct an annual Barnstable County Triad conference

24 Contact Barnstable County TRIAD: Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office David T. Vieira Barnstable County Triad Director 6000 Sheriff’s Place Bourne, MA

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