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Law Enforcement Response to
Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
of Older Adults and Persons
with Disabilities
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Telecommunicator
 Determine Priority
 Officer Information
 Referral Information
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Patrol Officer's Arrival
 Safety
 Preliminary Investigation
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Patrol Officer's Arrival
The Issue
 Physical Abuse
 Sexual Abuse
 Emotional Abuse
 Passive Neglect
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Patrol Officer's Arrival
 Self-Neglect
 Fiduciary Exploitation
 Willful Deprivation
 Confinement
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Patrol Officer's Arrival
 Confidentiality
 Information Sharing
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Mandated Reporting
320 ILCS 20/ - Adult Protective Services
Act
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Where to Report
Community or Domestic Setting
Illinois Department on Aging
1-866-800-1409
Local Adult Protective Service Agency
Page 28 of Protocol
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Where to Report
Licensed Long Term Care Facilities
Illinois Department of Public Health
1-800-252-4343
Other Licensed Care Facilities
Office of Inspector General
1-800-368-1463
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Senior Citizen At-Risk Checklist
Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department
NAME
AGE
TELEPHONE NO.
DISTRICT
NAME OF EMERGENCY CONTACT PERSON
DATE & TIME OF CONTACT
ADDRESS
CONTACT PERSON’S TELEPHONE NO.
LOCATION OF CONTACT
Please check all boxes that apply.
SENIOR’S CONDITION
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Unexplained bruises or welts
Open sores
Soiled bandages
Malnutrition
Dehydration
Foul Smelling
Improper clothing worn
Soiled clothing
Confused
Depressed
CONDITION OF RESIDENCE
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SPECIALIZED NEEDS
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No gas
No heat
No electricity
No water
No food
Hoarding
Wheelchair bound
Deaf
Hard of hearing
Blind
Vision impaired
Other Disabilities (Specify)
Excessive household pets
Animal or insect infestations
Residence in state of disrepair
Needs referral to aging program
COMMENTS
REPORTING OFFICER
STAR
BEAT
CCSPD Form 09-011
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Emergency Admission
Emergency Admission by
Certification
405 ILCS 5/3-606
Emergency Admission of the
Intellectually Disabled
405 ILCS 5/4-404
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Liability
405 ILCS 5/6-103
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INTERVIEWING - Victim
Rapport
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Introduce yourself
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Make the victim comfortable
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What to expect
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Be patient and reassuring
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INTERVIEWING - Victim
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Assistance
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Speak directly
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Use first name
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Get their attention
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INTERVIEWING - Victim
Conversation
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Own words
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Keep it simple
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Told who first?
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Record responses
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INTERVIEWING - Victim
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Listen attentively
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Understanding
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INTERVIEWING - Victim
Conclusion
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Complete information
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Contact information
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Terminating
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Documentation
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INTERVIEWING - Witness
 Relationship
 Obtained information
 Motivation
 Contact information
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INTERVIEWING - Suspect
 Rights
 Relationship
 Own words
 Behavioral Indicators
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INTERVIEWING - Suspect
Caregiver
 Duties
 Inconsistencies
 Handwriting Samples
 Admission
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INTERVIEWING - General
Additional Information
Protocol for Law Enforcement:
Responding to Victims with
Disabilities
Protocol for Law Enforcement:
Responding to Victims of Elder Abuse,
Neglect and Exploitation
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Evidence Collection
Preserve the Scene
• Limit Entry
• Document Who Enters
• Maintain the Scene
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Evidence Collection
Evidence
• Physical
• Photograph
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Evidence Collection
Evidence
• Recording Devices
• Medical
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Evidence Collection
Evidence
• 911
• Documentation
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Investigation
Information
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The Truth
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Observations
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Investigation
Strategy
• What first?
• Timeline
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Investigation
Victim
• Mental Status
• “Sundowning”
• Medications
• Victim Fears
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Scenario - Investigation
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Scenario - Investigation
Ellen reports sexual assault, physical abuse
and some neglect.
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Investigation
Domestic and Sexual Violence
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Pre-Assault Behavior
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Violent Incident
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Post-Assault Behavior
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Investigation
Witnesses
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Relatives
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Friends
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Neighbors
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Caregivers
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Investigation
Suspect
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Background
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Relationship
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Financial Situation
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Specific Questions
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Investigation
Suspect is Elderly or PWD
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Mental Capacity
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Leading Questions
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Providing Information
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Investigation
 Evidence Assurance
 Corroborating Information
 Referrals
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Investigation
 Continued Communications
 Joint Investigation
 Confidentiality
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Investigation
Testimony
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Arrest
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Elements of Offenses
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Prosecutorial Standards
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Arrest
Probable Cause
Arrest the Offender
Primary Caregiver
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Enhanced Penalties
Aggravated Assault (720 ILCS 5/122(b)(1)) Class A Misdemeanor
Aggravated Battery of a Senior Citizen
(720 ILCS 5/12-3.05(a)(4)) Class 2 Felony
Aggravated Battery of a Senior Citizen
(720 ILCS 5/12-3.05(d)(1) Class 3 Felony
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Enhanced Penalties
Aggravated Battery of Physically
Handicapped (720 ILCS 5/12-3.05(d)(2)
Class 3 Felony
Aggravated Battery Intellectually
Disabled (720 ILCS 5/12-3.05(b)(1) Class X
Felony
Aggravated Battery Intellectually
Disabled (720 ILCS 5/12-3.05(b)(2) Class 3
Felony
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Enhanced Penalties
Aggravated Identity Theft (720 ILCS 5/1630(b)
Class 3 to Class X Felony
Theft by Deception (720 ILCS 5/161)(b)(7) Class 2 Felony
Aggravated Home Repair Fraud (815
ILCS
515/5) Class 2 or 3 Felony
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Specific Offenses
Abuse and Criminal Neglect of a
Long Term Care Facility Resident
(720 ILCS 5/12-4.4a(a) Petty Offense
to Class 3 Felony
Criminal Abuse or Neglect of an
Elderly Person or Person with a
Disability (720 ILCS 5/12-4.4a(b)
Class 3 Felony unless death then a
Class 2 Felony
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Specific Offenses
Financial Exploitation of an
elder/disabled person (720 ILCS 5/1756) Class 4 to Class 1 based on dollar
value and age
Sexual Misconduct with a person with
a disability (720 ILCS 5/11-9.5) Class 3
Felony
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