Crime, harassment, and circumstances resulting in fear are serious. It is recognized that crimes against the elderly may be subtle or hidden. Some are victimized by family members, health care providers or fraudulent business practices . Such cause some older persons to be reluctant to fully participate in the activities of community and society. The Lexington Police and Dawson County Sheriff s Office will maintain an advisory council whose membership will consist of older leaders of the community representing various segments of the area.
Additional membership is welcome.
The purpose of this council shall be to advise the Chief Executive Offices of law enforcement of the needs and concerns of the older persons. It shall be a forum for communications and discussion between law enforcement and older Americans. The council may develop its own agenda, focusing on crime and security-related concerns of older persons.