Triad

Triad is a concerted effort between law enforcement and senior citizens. It is the nation’s preeminent crime prevention program focusing on senior citizens. It began as a three-way agreement, hence, Triad. Signed in 1988 by the American Association of Retired Persons, the National Sheriffs’ Association and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. The signatories represented seniors and county and municipal law enforcement.

Today, Triads at the community level may consist of partnerships between law enforcement, prosecutors, fire and emergency services, seniors’ organizations and agencies that serve older citizens in a variety of ways. Together the Triad partners develop and implement crime prevention and education programs for older individuals, law enforcement and senior service providers. Working together, they reduce elder victimization, increase access to victim/witness assistance services and enhance law enforcement responsiveness to the needs and concerns of older persons. Working through an advisory group knows as a SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) Council, Triad focuses on reducing fear of crime by identifying misconceptions, educating seniors on criminal activity that affects them and creating programs to reduce elder crime, abuse, neglect and exploitation with a strong emphasis on information between law enforcement, senior services agencies and older persons themselves.