Collecting Evidence in Elder Abuse Cases

Detective Adam Gibson of the Quincy Police Department (IL) and Officer Cherie Hill of the Anaheim Police Department (CA) provide insight on effective methods for collecting evidence when the elderly victims may be incapacitated, suffering from Dementia or Alzheimer’s, heavily medicated, or deceased.

The Role of Law Enforcement in Recognizing and Responding to Elder Abuse

Chief Gary MacNamara of the Fairfield Police Department (CT) and Inspector Andrea Higgens from the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office (CA) discuss the most common forms of elder abuse, how officers can identify abuse, and appropriate measures to consider in response.

04/25/2019 - Justice Department Announces Funding to Battle Methamphetamine and the Opioid Crisis

04/17/2019 - Department of Justice Releases Reports Focused on Improving Safety and Wellness of the Nation’s 800,000 Law Enforcement Officers

11/01/2018 - Department of Justice Announces New Active Shooter Training Grant for First Responders

10/25/2018 - Justice Department Announces Funding to Battle Methamphetamine and the Opioid Crisis

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Season 1 | Episode 6: Coordinated Responses to Mass Casualty Events feat. Dr. Pete Blair

• Season 1 | Episode 5: Dispatch Response During Active Shooter Events feat. Dan Jewiss
• Season 1 | Episode 4: Policing in Indian Country feat. Chief Francis Bradley Sr.

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January 8, 2019 | 2019 Community Policing in Action Photo Contest Winners

• November 29, 2018 | Officer Safety and Wellness Group (OSWG) Meeting
• October 29, 2018 | Improving the Identification and Reporting of Hate Crimes

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