CRIME PREVENTION

TRIAD/S.A.L.T.

The purpose of TRIAD is to expand and implement effective crime prevention and education programs for older community members. SALT (Seniors And Law enforcement working Together) Council provides an opportunity for information exchange among police, community agencies, and senior citizens.

Leelanau County:
    Call Sheriff Michael Oltersdorf or Deputy Jerrry Reynard at (231) 256-8800; Rosie Steffans (Commission on Aging) at (231) 256-8800; Laurie LaCross at (231) 256-9872.

    Upcoming Meetings: (10:00 am, last Tuesday of month) at the Connie Binsfield Building, Lake Leelanau.

• Grand Traverse Triad Newsletter : 
  SCAMS AGAINST SENIORS ISSUE
      A newsletter about senior safety from S.A.L.T.
      (Seniors And Law-Enforcement Together).
• Related: AT&T Phone Fraud Web Site
                 Government Guide: Scams
                 Unwanted Telephone Solicitations
                 State of Michigan Issue Alerts     

Silent Observer   947-8477  (947-TIPS)

If you have information on a crime--including crimes against the elderly--call this number. It affords people the opportunity to get involved while remaining anonymous. If police make an arrest because of your information, a reward of up to $2,500 can be earned.

• Call 947-TIPS or your local police department
• Tell the operator you want to be a Silent Observer
• The operator will assign you a personal code number
• Give your specific information
• Call the reward/information line for a status check

Tax-deductible contributions are welcome to keep this program going. Checks payable to Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce Silent Observer may be mailed to 

Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce
202 E. Grandview Parkway, P.O. Box 387
Traverse City, MI 49685-0387

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