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Seniors are among our most valued residents, but they also can be our most vulnerable. The Senior Safety Team at York Regional Police consists of a social worker and officers dedicated to addressing issues seniors are facing today. The team provides community awareness and education regarding elder abuse, crime prevention, and personal safety. They also advocate and liaise with the community and other stakeholders, which includes their participation on a variety of older adult committees aimed at mitigating risks and supporting vulnerable seniors.
Contact the Seniors Safety Team at seniorsafety@yrp.ca or 1-866-876-5423 ext.6697. If this is an emergency, please contact 911 to have an officer attend.
In addition to the Senior Safety Team, there are Elder Abuse Investigators throughout each District that will investigate allegations of criminal incidents.
Community Engagement
Senior Safety Team offers educational presentations on:
Frauds and scams – 45 minutes- Various types of frauds affecting seniors, how to prevent, tips and resources.
Crime prevention – 60 minutes – various topics such as frauds and scams, how to stay safe when out and about, distraction thefts, vehicle safety, car jackings, robberies, and information on the Community Safety Data Portal and how to keep connected with what is happening in your neighbourhood.
Elder abuse – 60 minutes – Discuss situations when “it’s not right”, how to recognize and report various types of elder abuse and how to connect with community organizations.
Personal safety programs – 30-50 mins - Vulnerable Person Registry, Project Lifesaver, Vulnerable Person ID card, Vulnerable Person Decal and strategies to address individuals with special needs in the community
Other aspects of our work include attending health fairs, committees, and engaging with the public, and service providers.
If you work or reside in York Region and are interested in our team providing a presentation to your group, please complete the request form below and email the completed form to seniorsafety@yrp.ca
Seniors Safety Presentation Request Form June 2024.docx
Please see the following programs to help to protect older adults and other vulnerable persons in the community:
The Vulnerable Person Registry – https://www.yrp.ca/en/community/vulnerable-person-registry.asp
The Project Lifesaver Program – https://www.yrp.ca/en/community/project-lifesaver.asp