PROJECT R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

What is Project R.E.S.P.E.C.T.?

Project R.E.S.P.E.C.T. was developed by the Chief of Police Craig R. Novick. R.E.S.P.E.C.T. stands for Responsibility Ensuring Senior Citizens and Police Enjoy Common Trust. The program was developed to increase communications with Franklin Township Seniors and to address their needs. Officers Brian Farrar, Jolanda Lacewell, Emma Bascom, and Troy Lipp are currently assigned as Senior Liaison Officers.

What programs are offered?
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Franklin Township Safe Return Program.
The program is for individuals with Alzheimer's or illnesses similar to Alzheimer's, who tend to wander away. These individuals are registered with the Franklin Township Police Department and a photo is taken of them, which is kept in a confidential file at police headquarters. In the event the individual wanders away or becomes disoriented away from home the Police Department would have immediate access to the file, to providing information for their safe return.

"File of Life" Program.
A medical information packet designed to provide emergency personnel with necessary medical information to begin immediate treatment. The "File of Life" refrigerator magnet is a red vinyl packet containing a medical information card for each house member. It also has a sticker which is placed on the front door or window of the house to alert emergency personnel that the file is used.

Senior Notification Network Program.
An automated system in which groups of seniors are notified of meetings, special events, and special concerns.

Home Security Surveys.
A member of the Franklin Township Police Department will visit your residence and provide suggestions on how to increase security in your home. To schedule a survey contact your Senior Citizen Liaison Officer.

Home/Phone Scam Lectures.
Lectures are provided to groups of seniors on how to avoid getting caught in home repair or phone scams. These lectures are scheduled at the request of your senior group leader.

Nursing Home/Assisted Living Visits. A visit from Ofc. Bascom and Bart the Project R.E.S.P.E.C.T. mascot. These visits can be arranged by contacting Ofc. Bascom at (732) 873-5533 or any Senior Citizen Liaison Officer.

Senior Citizen's Police Academy. This training is provided at Police Headquarters and is geared toward secior citizens. Blocks of instruction include personal safety, crimes against the elderly and police operations. This class meets once a week for 5 weeks.

If you have any questions on these programs contact Officer Brian Farrar, at (732) 873-5533 extension 3134, Det. Jolanda Lacewell at (732) 873-5533 ext. 3126or Officer Emma Bascom at (732) 873-5533 ext. 3146.