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Supervisors recognize Elder Abuse Awareness Day and mark Gun Violence Awareness Month; county expands gun‑safety outreach
Summary
Board members commemorated Elder Abuse Awareness Day, cited local Adult Protective Services report volumes, and praised the county’s gun lock and buyback programs as part of a Gun Violence Awareness Month presentation.
The board paused its agenda on June 23 for a series of presentations marking Elder Abuse Awareness Day and Gun Violence Awareness Month.
Chair Doug Chaffee and Supervisor Wynne led the elder‑abuse proclamation, citing county Adult Protective Services figures and urging residents to report suspected abuse to the APS hotline at (800) 451‑5155. County speakers described the forms elder abuse can take—physical, psychological, financial and neglect—and thanked district attorney staff, ombudsmen and community partners for supporting victims.
Chair Chaffee also highlighted the county’s gun‑safety efforts, noting a 2022 gun buyback program run with seven police departments that recovered firearms and distributed free gun locks. Dr. Amos Sheikh, the interim EMS medical director and deputy public health officer, emphasized injury‑prevention strategies and safe storage. Lieutenant Chris Haddad from the Bray (Bray/Brewer) Police Department and representatives of Moms Demand Action described secure‑storage campaigns and community outreach; Elena Anderson of Moms Demand Action urged parents to ask about gun storage before children visit other homes.
The board thanked partners and authorized continuing program integration and outreach while the Gun Lock Program transitions to the Health Care Agency as part of broader injury‑prevention services.
The presentations were ceremonial; no formal policy motions were taken during the recognition segments.
