Elderly Watch Program
The program is geared towards Senior citizens, 60 years of age and above, who primarily live alone. The program focuses on elderly crime prevention such as elderly abuse, neglect, exploitation, fraud, etc.
This program enables patrol officers to visit seniors at their homes, establish a rapport, and to make sure their health and well-being are being looked after properly. Any concerning issues that are observed are reported immediately. Patrol Officers make routine visits during their shift hours at the seniors' residence. In the event a senior is not home, contact can be made by telephone; however, if the senior cannot be contacted/located, then officers reach out to the listed family member and check on the seniors' well-being.
With a large majority of senior residents, the Pikeville Police Department has found a unique way to engage with the seniors within the community while deterring elderly crimes. The Elderly Watch Program provides reassurance to seniors living alone, and without family living nearby by, providing weekly checks that are conducted by telephone and home visits to ensure the seniors are safe and well.
Free Service & Participation
The Elderly Watch Program is free of charge. It's a program that provides peace of mind to the individual, their family and friends, and reassures everyone that the Pikeville Police Officers are looking out for them, reducing crimes and elderly victimization. The Pikeville Police Department believes in building a better community. We stand ready to protect our citizens, with courage, compassion and integrity.
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