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 AgencyPage 28 of Protocol

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Where to Report

Licensed Long Term Care Facilities

Illinois Department of Public Health1-800-252-4343

Other Licensed Care Facilities

Office of Inspector General1-800-368-1463

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Senior Citizen At-Risk Checklist Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department NAME AGE DISTRICT ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NO. NAME OF EMERGENCY CONTACT PERSON CONTACT PERSON’S TELEPHONE NO.

DATE & TIME OF CONTACT LOCATION OF CONTACT

Please check all boxes that apply.

SENIOR’S CONDITION CONDITION OF RESIDENCE SPECIALIZED NEEDS

Unexplained bruises or welts No gas Wheelchair bound Open sores No heat Deaf Soiled bandages No electricity Hard of hearing Malnutrition No water Blind Dehydration No food Vision impaired Foul Smelling Hoarding Other Disabilities (Specify) Improper clothing worn Excessive household pets Soiled clothing Animal or insect infestations Confused Residence in state of disrepair Depressed Needs referral to aging program COMMENTS

REPORTING OFFICER STAR BEAT

CCSPD Form 09-011 12

Emergency Admission by Certification405 ILCS 5/3-606

Emergency Admission of the Intellectually Disabled405 ILCS 5/4-404

Emergency Admission

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405 ILCS 5/6-103

Liability

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INTERVIEWING - Victim

Rapport

Introduce yourself

Make the victim comfortable

What to expect

Be patient and reassuring

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Assistance

Speak directly

Use first name

Get their attention

INTERVIEWING - Victim

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Conversation

Own words

Keep it simple

Told who first?

Record responses

INTERVIEWING - Victim

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Listen attentively

Understanding

INTERVIEWING - Victim

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Conclusion

Complete information

Contact information

Terminating

Documentation

INTERVIEWING - Victim

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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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Additional Information

Protocol for Law Enforcement:Responding to Victims with

Disabilities

Protocol for Law Enforcement: Responding to Victims of Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation

INTERVIEWING - General

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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

• The Truth

• Observations

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Investigation

Strategy

• What first?

• Timeline

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InvestigationVictim

• 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

Pre-Assault Behavior

Violent Incident

Post-Assault Behavior

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Investigation

Witnesses

Relatives

Friends

Neighbors

Caregivers

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Investigation

Suspect

Background

Relationship

Financial Situation

Specific Questions

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Investigation

Suspect is Elderly or PWD

Mental Capacity

Leading Questions

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

Elements of Offenses

Prosecutorial Standards

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Arrest

Probable Cause

Arrest the Offender

Primary Caregiver

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Enhanced Penalties

Aggravated Assault (720 ILCS 5/12-2(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 48

Enhanced Penalties

Aggravated Identity Theft (720 ILCS 5/16-30(b) Class 3 to Class X Felony

Theft by Deception (720 ILCS 5/16-1)(b)(7) Class 2 Felony

Aggravated Home Repair Fraud (815 ILCS 515/5) Class 2 or 3 Felony

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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

Specific Offenses

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Specific Offenses

Financial Exploitation of an elder/disabled person (720 ILCS 5/17-56) 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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