TRIAD is a volunteer partnership involving:
- a sheriff
- the police chief(s) in the county
- local AARP or other older/retired leadership
The primary goals of TRIAD are to:
- reduce the criminal victimization of older citizens
- enhance the delivery of law enforcement services to this population
- provide opportunities for exchange of information between law enforcement and senior citizens
TRIAD is an integral part of community policing, with a focus on reducing unwarranted fear of crime and on improving the quality of life for seniors.
Older Americans comprise the most rapidly-growing segment of the population. One in every eight Americans is already age 65 or older, a total of more than 33.6 million citizens. Increased life expectancy is leading to new problems and issues for the criminal justice system as communities, including Orange County, experience a dramatic increase in the number of older persons.
