Hundreds of seniors attended the TRIAD Workshop held Wednesday in Eunice at the VFW Post 8971 Hall.
The St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office sponsors a TRIAD Workshop geared to help, guide and aide seniors in the community. TRIAD is geared to seniors 60 years old and older.
TRIAD is an agreement between the National Sheriff’s Association, International Association of Chiefs of Police and the American Association of Retired Persons. It was implemented to protect our senior citizens through activities that inform them of the latest fraud and scam’s tactics.
In April of 1994 St. Landry Sheriff’s Office, A.A.R.P. and ten municipal Chiefs of Police in St. Landry Parish signed our first TRIAD agreement. St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office has spearheaded the TRIAD by sponsoring the crime prevention workshops.
The workshop is a full day of information on fraud, identity theft, drugs awareness, personal safety, and other safety and health issues concerning senior citizens. Workshops are held all over the parish to reach all of senior citizens ages 60 and above. Groups average around 250 during the workshops and 300-500 at the TRIAD Christmas Party in December.
Seniors were treated to live music provided by Glenn A Band Of One from Breaux Bridge, Bingo games, door prizes, and a free lunch. Door prizes were donated from local and area merchants and businesses.
There were several guest speakers and about 20 health care vendors, seniors insurance plans companies, and other seniors related booths set up on site providing seniors with valuable and helpful information.
Major Mark LeBlanc, with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff, was in attendance. (Photos by Myra Miller)
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