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News and Information Update

Nearly two million older Americans are believed to experience abuse each year in the United States, according to the U.S. Administration on Aging. But only one in five cases is reported. Elder abuse is preventable but it requires research, education, advocacy and public awareness. Elder abuse is a general term used to describe certain types…

To complement our "Suicide Awareness - Hope for Everyone" effort at the Post Falls Police Department,  Victim Services work with advertising company, Blue 541, to develop an informational suicide awareness public service announcement(PSA). Blue 541 donated the work on this PSA, provided the script, actors, and final product. This was a significant commitment from them, and the police department is appreciative…

The Post Falls Police Department is teamed up with the Post Falls Water Department, the Idaho State Police, Coeur d’ Alene Police Department, and several other agencies to promote the safe disposal of expired or unused medication. The goal is to raise awareness and ensure the proper disposal of medications, which can pose health and…

Based on a recent citizen report, a phone scam has likely hit our area. According to online information, 661-748-0240 is a Skype number used by cyber criminals to fool unaware people and swindle their money. Once someone answers their phone, the caller starts telling about bogus problems and needs immediate payment to fix. A tactic…