Mendocino County Moves to Hire Elder Abuse Investigator
According to a report on the Ukiah Daily Journal, the county of Mendocino in California will be hiring an investigator to examine cases of elder abuse. The District Attorney in Mendocino County stated the investigator will be specifically working on cases of elder abuse to prosecute people that abuse elders either physically or financially.
According to the report, the District Attorney’s office has provided information to various senior centers regarding the warning signs of elder abuse and how to prevent from becoming a victim. They have also provided information and examples on fraudulent financial actions that often take place against elders.
In the report, the DA stated that recognizing, reporting and investigating crimes of this nature has become increasingly important. Creating this position for an investigator to assist in investigating specific elder abuse cases is an excellent way to aid in combating elder abuse. There has always been a concern for ensuring the public’s safety in other matters. However, since elder abuse is a continuing problem that does not seem to cease, it is becoming extremely important to have specialized investigators to provide assistance to elders in case of an attack or abuse.
