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OFFICE OF GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF
SHERIFF CHRISTOPHER R. SWANSON
ELDER ABUSE TASK FORCE
& VICTIM SERVICE DIVISION
The Victim Service Division was created in October 2018 and funded through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant. The Victim Service Division is dedicated to helping victims of elder abuse with a crisis or crime against them. The Victim Service Division includes an Elder Abuse Specialist, Social Worker, and Volunteers of the Consumer Protection and Reserve Division.
The Victim Service Division is designed to
1. Provide direct service to elder abuse victims
2. Educate citizens who may come into contact with potential victims
3. Make referrals to appropriate agencies and services according to needs
The Victim Service Division is available 24/7 to respond for any request for assistance involving elder abuse
Elder Abuse Hotline
810-257-3422
Consumer Protection Hotline
810-341-5923
Sheriff Robert J. Pickell (retired) founded the Elder Abuse Task Force in 2008 to address abuse and financial exploitation of Genesee County seniors. Specially trained Investigators, Prosecutors, and Social-Workers under the direction of the Probate Court are dedicated to investigating and prosecuting allegations involving local seniors. If you suspect elder abuse or exploitation please call 810-257-3422.
Senior Safety Tips
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Never give out personal information over the phone, including birth date, social security number, and account numbers.
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Do not throw paperwork containing sensitive information in the trash, shred it.
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Never let strangers into the house to use the phone.
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Do not allow someone to do work for you until you get references and know the price for the entire job.
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CONTACT
Office of Genesee County Sheriff
ELDER ABUSE TASK FORCE
1002 South Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502
Email: Detective Lieutenant Robert Nicklesen
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: 810-257-3422
Administration: 810-257-3406
Inmate Information: 810-257-3426
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