Free safety program for seniors

BRANCHVILLE — A free seminar for senior citizens will offer information on how to stay safe, plus a free continental breakfast. The Law Enforcement Seminar for seniors is a program of the Sussex County Triad and will be held Friday, Sept. 21, at Selective Insurance, 40 Wantage Ave., in the Borough of Branchville from 8 a.m. to noon.

The seminar will consist of classes on: home security, computer safety and a demonstration by the Sussex County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit. Seniors will have the opportunity to meet with law enforcement officers and county personnel to learn about current crimes affecting seniors, facts to combat unwarranted fear of crime, problems faced by seniors and programs offered by the Division of Senior Services.

Triad is a partnership between the Sheriff, the police chiefs in the county and the Division of Senior Services. Its primary goals are to reduce the criminal victimization of older citizens and enhance the delivery of law enforcement services to this population. Triad provides the opportunity for an exchange of information between law enforcement, county personnel and senior citizens.

To sign up or to find out more, contact Terry Kelemen, Triad Coordinator at 973-579-0888, ext: 2508 or by e-mail at tkelemen@sussexcountysheriff.com.

Admission is free but pre-registration is required.

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