What is TRIAD?

Triad is the agreement of law enforcement agencies in a county (sheriff's office, police departments, etc.) and older or retired persons in the community to work together.
Triad is the concept of cooperation to reduce the criminal victimization of the elderly.
Triad is a partnership to address crime issues which affect older citizens- and the enhanced delivery of law enforcement services to these mature persons.

What Do TRIADS Do?

1. Educate: Sponsor crime prevention and victim/witness programs for older persons.
2. Assist: Recruit and train volunteers to assist the police and sheriff's departments.
3. Emphasize: Staff reassurance programs for older persons to reduce the fear and provide moral support.
4. Communicate: Provide a forum for law enforcement and the community to share need and concerns- and develop solutions.
5. Involve: Unite seniors, sheriffs, and local police to identify problem areas for seniors in the local community- to develop and implement community-wide solutions.

How Does TRIAD Work?

S.A.L.T. = Seniors And Law enforcement Together.

The S.A.L.T. Council is the advisory group which also carries out Triad activities. Members of most S.A.L.T. groups include:

Police chief(s) or designated officer(s) Sheriff or designee
RSVP
AARP (mature/retired leaders)
Agency on Aging
Home extension service
Emergency response/medical representative
Other agencies or individuals interested in the welfare of seniors

A county may decide to have one county-wide S.A.L.T. group, or each community may have its own, with periodic coordination among the councils.

Most S.A.L.T. councils meet monthly. Most carry out activities through the efforts of active subcommittees; crime prevention education, publicity, special events, reassurance strategies, elder abuse prevention, victim assistance, etc.

Triads on both state and local levels are already making a difference.

You can be part of this initiative-now.

For more information contact:

Local:
Laurene Timme, Chairman
Res: (208) 746-1103
Fax: (208) 746-8442

Bob Judson, Co-Chairman
Res: (208) 743-0439

or

Triad at NSA
1450 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 836-7827
Fax: (703) 519-8567

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