The TRIAD workshop was held Wednesday at the VFW Post Hall in Eunice. This is the 100th TRIAD workshop and its 25th year anniversary.
A large crowd of seniors enjoyed guest speakers, live music entertainment, bingo, door prizes from local merchants and health care providers, and a noon luncheon.
Seniors also had the opportunity to visit the various health care vendors, and other related booths. They were provided with free valuable hand-out information on each services.
TRIAD is an agreement between the National Sheriff’s Association, International Association of Chief’s of Police and the American Association of Retired Persons. It was implemented to protect senior citizens through activities that inform them of the latest fraud and scam’s tactics.
In April 1994 St. Landry Sheriff’s Office, AARP and 10 municipal chiefs of police in St. Landry Parish signed the first TRIAD agreement. St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office has spearheaded the TRIAD by sponsoring the crime prevention workshops.
A workshop is a day of information on fraud, identity theft, drugs awareness, personal safety, and other safety issues concerning our senior citizens. Workshops are held throughout the parish to reach all of senior citizens. Groups average around 250 during the workshops and 400 to 500 at the TRIAD Christmas Party in December.
After the workshops guests are treated to free lunch with all the trimmings donated by the sheriff.
The workshop also includes door prizes from the sheriff, area merchants, and health care providers ranging from home decorations, personal items, to security equipment.
The day is completed with games of bingo for more prizes. The grand prizes is a check for $100 donated by St. Landry Crime Stoppers.
