Officials say the free program focuses on safety issues important to seniors.
Burlington County Sheriff Jean Stanfield announced that the her department will be conducting its Senior Citizen’s Police Academy on seven consecutive Tuesdays beginning April 10 and running through May 15. A graduation ceremony will be held on the last day of the academy.
“The free program focuses on safety issues important to seniors. Our department is proud to provide senior citizens with the opportunity to gain a wealth of information and knowledge,” Stanfield said. “Participants will interact with county law enforcement and public safety staff who will teach them how they can better protect themselves from violence, accidents and consumer fraud. All participants will also be provided with a Senior I.D.”
Topics that will be covered by officers from the department and other county agencies include:
· K-9 Demonstration
· Central Communications
· Burlington Co. Sheriff’s Department — S.E.R.T.
· Traffic Safety
· Personal Protection
· Home Security Program
· Photo Id cards
· BCSD Dept. information
· Contact of Burlington County
· Friends and Family CPR
· Office on Aging
· Superior Court Presentation
· Firing Range
· Fire Prevention
· Senior Legal Program
The classes will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Emergency Services Training Center, located at 53 Academy Drive in Westampton.
Those interested in attending should call the Sheriff’s Community Services Unit at (609) 265–3788. Refreshments will be provided.
