Senior Crimestoppers
Senior Crimestoppers is a multi-faceted, crime prevention and quality of life program that is administered by the Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation, a national non-profit organization headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
With the support of numerous partners representing banking, health care, non-profits, state and federal government agen- cies, and law enforcement, Senior Crimestoppers has grown to more than 4,000 locations in 45 states. Senior Crimestoppers has reduced incidents of crime in nursing homes and senior housing communities in 2010 by a certified 92.65%.
Senior Crimestoppers Program Components:
- Toll-free Tips Line, operated 24/7, for anonymous tips of information about incidents of wrongdoing. Cash rewards are paid anonymously up to $1,000. Cash and anonymity overcome fear and apathy.
- “Senior Crime- stoppers has formed some of the most unique partnerships for the good of a common cause — the safety, security and protection of our nation's elderly.”
- Personal lockboxes installed in the room of each resident. Lockboxes provide a way to store valuables in a secure manner and serve as a constant reminder of the Senior Crimestoppers program.
- Charter plaque and signs placed in and around the nursing home inform all who enter the facility that crime will not be tolerated.
- Continuing education provided for management and staff. On-going train- ing serves as continual reinforcement of the facility’s “Zero Tolerance”policy.
Transforming Lives
With the support of our partners, the Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation transforms the lives of vulnerable nursing home residents. It is hard to overstate the transformative effect a bank can have on the life of an elderly person by removing fear from their lives — fear of neglect, fear of theft, fear of needing equipment and not knowing where to turn. Click on the stories below to learn more about how Senior Crime Stoppers is transforming lives every day.
Marquez Hillard Story
Marquez’ Life changed in a second but with the help of Senior Crime Stoppers, his wish for a new wheelchair came true. More
Carolyn Denny Story
The SHCPF has helped to open the pathways of communication for Carolyn with a new laptop. More
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