Safety in old age: Voluntary shooters seniors from tricks and fraud

Safety in old age: Voluntary shooters seniors from tricks and fraud

In the Saarpfalz district, senior security consultants are increasingly involved in the fight against crime, especially for the protection of older people. This volunteer was recently at the last meeting at the end of November 2024 in the Homburg Forum by District Administrator Dr. Theophil Gallo recognized. Together with police chief Gernot Scheller and Patrick Rubeck from the State Criminal Police Office, he expressed thanks to the advisors for their valuable work. In the current demographic situation in which average age increases, the role of these consultants is becoming increasingly important.

senior security consultants act as an essential link between the police, municipalities and civil society. Her commitment is not only a preventive measure, but also a sign of bourgeois coexistence. According to KriminalpraeVraantung.rlp.de aims to protect older people from working work and information on criminal offenses. This education is particularly important because older people are often the goal of specific fraud stitches such as the "grandchildren's trick" or "false police officers".

Enlightenment and prevention

The senior security consultants make valuable educational work through lectures, newspaper articles and their active contribution to events such as the day of the police. They speak the language of the older generation and convey practical behaviors to protect against criminal dangers. Their continuous further training on current tricks and stitches of criminals ensures that they are well prepared to effectively support the senior citizens. A central aspect of their training, which they receive from the police, includes the recognition of dangerous situations as well as information on behavioral detection and first aid.

District Administrator Gallo emphasized the importance of this voluntary work and presented the consultants special shirts with the district logo, which make their function visible. In particular, he estimated their commitment because security is very important to the elderly and grows the need for security with increasing age.

events and support

The initiatives of senior security consultants are part of a larger crime prevention program, which is often carried out in cooperation with various police departments and municipalities. The Hessische police can also be organized in other regions by providing free information about crime and secure participation in road traffic. These programs aim to improve the feeling of security and to ensure quick contacts with administration or police if necessary.

The commitment of these security advisors is not only an important step towards prevention, but they also help to strengthen the security awareness of the older generation and to encourage seniors, to live confidently and vigilant. Interested citizens who are interested in participating in security advice can contact the responsible sponsors who take on the registration for the relevant training.