RADFORD – TRIAD is an organization that was established in 1988, by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the National Sheriff’s Association to educate seniors about crime prevention, safety programs, scams and more.
In 2006, the Radford City Sheriff’s Office established the Radford City TRIAD program, which meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the Radford Recreation Center. The Radford City Sheriff’s Office and the Radford City Police Department join together at the local level by providing an active exchange of information between seniors and law enforcement while learning to be safe and secure.
Each month, the Radford TRIAD program hosts approximately 20 members, law enforcement personnel, and a guest speaker. Guest speakers are a highlight of our meetings offering a variety of information to TRIAD members.
“Seniors are particularly vulnerable to scams,” Sheriff Mark Armentrout said. “Seniors are by nature a trusting group. It seems like sometimes they’re victimized more than others.”
Anyone interested in attending or being a guest speaker at the Radford TRIAD program meetings can contact the Radford City Sheriff’s Office at 540.731.5501 for more information.
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