Police urge seniors to report if they've been victims of crime
Like many things, what puts seniors in danger are pre-existing attitudes on them, which are borderline prejudicial stereotypes.
That was one of the points that came out recently as York Regional Police hosted a workshop directed at seniors at the meeting of the Police Services Board.
The presentation was aimed at helping them lead safe, healthy and dignified lives in today's world.
Inspector Andre Crawford, Constable Kim Majlik and Detective Constable Hoyt Miller all led the presentation.
It was identified by Crawford by 2021, there will be as many seniors in Canada as there are children.
"It's a reality people get old," Crawford said.
"Like anyone, when someone is discriminated it can put them in danger," Miller reported. "This can lead to improper treatment for them."
Majlik said seniors, of all age groups, are more likely to be victims of crime.
"Types of crimes against seniors are elder abuse, fraud and identity theft, false charities taking money from them and prize pitch, which is when they have been told they have been selected to win a prize, or have been awarded one of three or two of five prizes. These prizes usually include cash or a vehicle. They are then told they must purchase a product and pay in advance to receive their prize. These products are generally cheap or overpriced, but may sound valuable over the phone."
Police, Miller said, are doing their best to protect seniors. But in order to eliminate as much crime as they can, they need the help of seniors themselves.
"We ask them if they feel like they are being victimized to report the crime to the police," Miller commented.
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