Attention Seniors: Fairfax County Police Want You
The Police Department is reaching out to county residents over 55 years of age, who are interested in serving on new Seniors & Law Enforcement Together (SALT) councils. These groups will serve the important function of helping to enhance the relationship between law enforcement and this fast-growing demographic.
The focus of the new councils will be to enhance law enforcement's response to crime-related issues experienced or feared by older residents. The Police Department wants to hear first-hand from older residents about any of their unmet needs and quality of life issues. It is anticipated that these councils will play an important role in helping guide police department programs and policies.
Potential members should be willing to express their concerns about crime issues and may be asked to help share police-related information with their peers. The councils will be based in local police districts, with meeting times and spaces to be coordinated with local district officers. Police plan a training component to the councils to help new members better understand the police department and its function in the community.
The Fairfax County Police Department places a high priority on meeting needs of the senior community and welcomes them into their planning process.
For more information on SALT councils, or to volunteer, call 703/246-4564. You will be directed to your local crime prevention officer.
MPO Thomas Black
Fairfax County Police
McLean District Station
1437 Balls Hill Road
McLean, Va. 22101
703-556-7750 ext 2227
Crime Prevention Specialist
Underwater Search and Recovery Unit
Tom.Black@Fairfaxcounty.gov
Fairfax County Police Department
Public Information Office
4100 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Va. 22030
703-246-2253. TTY 703-204-2264. Fax 703-246-4253
FCPD-PIO@fairfaxcounty.gov
www.fairfaxcounty.gov
Media Advisory: 08/LHC
April 14, 2008