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 Hamilton. Emergency Services DepartmentHamilton Police Service, Seniors Support Officer Program |
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| Special Information | ||||
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Public Bulletin | Elder Abuse Resource List 2012 | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| Address & Map | 155 King William St Hamilton, ON L8R 1A7  | |||
| Site Location | Hamilton Central Police Station near King William St and Mary St | |||
| Major Intersection | John St N and King St E | |||
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1060 Hamilton, ON L8N 4C1 | |||
| Office Phone | * Central Area 905-540-5351 * East End/Stoney Creek 905-546-2945 * Ancaster/Dundas/Flamborough/Glanbrook/Hamilton Mountain 905-546-8917 * Dispatch Administration Line 905-546-4925 | |||
| Website | www.hamiltonpolice.on.ca | |||
| Primary Contact | Officer Ingrid Boiago, Senior Support Officer (Central); Phone: 905-540-5351 | |||
| Alternate Contact | Officer Vaughn Chisholm, Senior Support Officer (Mountain & Surrounding Area); Phone: 905-546-8917 | |||
| Primary Executive | Officer Carolyn Rashford, Senior Support Officer (East End); Phone: 905-546-2945 | |||
| Service Details | ||||
| Alternate Name (Internal use only) | City of Hamilton | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Located In Community | Hamilton East | |||
| Ward | Ward 2 | |||
| Description | The Seniors' Support Officer position was implemented by the Hamilton Police Service in January, 1998, to address issues, concerns and challenges affecting seniors and disabled adults with respect to the law. This position is a community based and community driven initiative. The officers work with agencies, services and organizations in a coordinated community response to the abuse of older persons. Information and support is available to seniors, their families or service providers. Programs and presentations are researched, developed and presented on a variety of topics (e.g. quality of life issues, frauds and scams, personal/home safety etc). Reports of abuse (physical, financial, psychological or neglect) are forwarded to the officers for assessment and further investigation if required. Cases identified as criminal offences are followed up. Major cases may be referred to the Crimes Against Seniors Unit for further investigation. Support of Abused Older Person: If the Seniors' Support Officer is called he/she will respond within two business days. If 546-2945 or 911 is called, there will be an immediate response by the Hamilton Police Service. | |||
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm | |||
| Areas Served | Hamilton (City of) | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 60 year(s) and up Seniors or Vulnerable Adults | |||
| Bus Routes | (1) KING ; (3) CANNON ; (5) DELAWARE - STONEY CREEK | |||
| Fees | None | |||
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services | |||
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| Service Categories | Adult Protective Intervention/Investigation ~ Older Adults ; Elder Abuse Prevention ; Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting ; Fraud Prevention ~ Older Adults ; General Crime Victim Assistance ~ Elder Abuse Victims ; Identity Theft Prevention ~ Older Adults | |||
| Subjects | Abuse ; Advocacy ; Community policing ; Crime prevention ; Elder abuse ; Municipal government ; Police ; Safety ; Seniors ; Speakers bureaus | |||
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