Constable Alex Fookes has been appointed the first Aged Crime Prevention Officer with NSW Police.
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The creation of the role is the result of the Aged Care Royal Commission, which is still taking submissions. This new role recognises vulnerable community members that are in need of policing services.
The creation of this position is recognition that there are underlying challenges that confront all in the community around our treatment and respect for the elderly. Constable Fookes will focus on the needs of the elderly, people with disabilities and the homeless.
Crookwell County Women's Association (CWA) Day Branch has invited Constable Fookes to be a guest speaker to share with our community the objectives and purpose of this role on Wednesday, February 26 at 12pm at the CWA Rooms in Crookwell.
"This is a topic that is important across our community and we welcome anyone interested in or involved with aged care, disability care or home care to attend. We will be serving a light lunch for guests and would appreciate a RSVP if attending," Crookwell CWA president Lillian Marshall said.
Constable Fookes has had previous personal experiences with challenges facing carers of the elderly and persons with disabilities. He is passionate about educating and inspiring police and community partners to become part of a better, more streamlined and deserving system for our elderly community members and others.
"A lot of the role has to do with raising community awareness as an adjunct to preventing elder abuse and I will encourage the community to offer their views and invite questions," Constable Fookes explained.
- Susan Reynolds is the Crookwell Country Women's Association Day Branch publicity officer.
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