TRIAD
For information contact Sgt. Tom Field at (860)648-6224

TRIAD is a national community policing initiative wherein law enforcement professionals, seniors, and community groups partner to meet the crime-safety needs of seniors.  The three groups in CT are law enforcers, seniors, and private businesses.  These groups come together to prevent victimization of older adults.  Health and safety programs are also established under the TRIAD programs.  Each TRIAD is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors called a S.A.L.T. Council ( Seniors And Law Enforcers working Together).

The purpose of TRIAD is to develop, expand and implement effective crime prevention and educational programs for older community members.  Activities center on both preventive and victim/witness assistance aspects.

TRIAD strives to reduce crime against seniors by enhancing police and senior rapport, soliciting ideas from the community and coordinating needs and recourses.

WHAT IS THE S.A.L.T. COUNCIL

An advisory council is a key element in any TRIAD’s success.  This group is composed of older members of the community, people who work with the elderly and law enforcement personnel.  In close collaboration with the police officers, council focuses on the crime-related needs of the older adult.  The S.A.L.T. Council discusses programs and recommends those which will benefit seniors.  The group is also concerned with ways of involving older volunteers in the achievement of its objectives.

Membership selection is based on leadership experience and familiarity with senior issues—and the amount of time and energy potential members have to give to this important effort.  Potential members should not only be concerned about senior issues, but also know the community and how to get things done.  It should be noted that many roles in TRIAD are filled by volunteers, but only a limited number may actually be S.A.L.T. members.

ACTIVITIES OF THE S.A.L.T. :

· Survey of Seniors (determine crime related concerns)

· Crime Reporting

· Additional Programs (planning and implementing additional programs or services)

· Evaluation (monitor and review the impact of TRIAD activities)

· Information Sharing

· Educational (become fully informed about the criminal justice system

In order to make this initiative effective, volunteers are needed from the Senior Community and the Business Community.
Volunteering your time at meetings and taking part in special events is important to make this program successful..