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San Francisco advocates and police urge stronger response to elder abuse, debate stand‑alone unit
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Experts, advocates and SFPD officials urged expanded resources and a coordinated response to elder abuse at the Nov. 4 Police Commission meeting, recommending a stand‑alone elder‑abuse unit or hybrid civilian-sworn model and additional training as elder cases rise and many remain underreported.
San Francisco — Advocates, clinicians and San Francisco Police Department officials pressed the Police Commission on Nov. 4 to strengthen the city’s response to elder abuse, arguing that rising numbers, underreporting and complex financial schemes mean the city needs dedicated staff and new investigation models.
Captain Ehrlich outlined the SFPD’s current approach to elder‑abuse investigations, saying the department responds with inspectors and partners such as Adult Protective Services and the district attorney’s office. He described the workflow for physical and financial abuse cases, noted limited inspector staffing and said financial investigations often require specialized training and time-consuming work such as bank warrants and audits.
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