The Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement

08/22/2025

Do you know your state's statutes on elder abuse?

Use EAGLE's State Specific Laws resource to learn more about elder abuse and how the law applies in your state.

https://eagle.usc.edu/state-specific-laws/

08/20/2025

When you first arrive on the scene of a suspected elder abuse case, use EAGLE's First Responder Checklist to help you identify key indicators of abuse, assess the environment, and gather critical evidence.

Access the checklist here: https://eagle.usc.edu/first-responder-checklist/

07/09/2025

With pinned to your phone's home screen, you will have easy access to elder abuse information and tools, such as the Elder Abuse Overview.
Learn about the various types of abuse, signs to look for, questions to ask, and actions to take.
https://eagle.usc.edu/types-of-abuse/

07/07/2025

Carry with you everywhere you go.
Pin eagle.usc.edu to your phone's home screen for quick and easy access.

07/03/2025

Access off-the-shelf, remote, or in-person EAGLE Trainings to expand your knowledge of elder abuse and enhance your investigative arsenal.

Visit eagle.usc.edu to learn about all the training opportunities we offer.

07/01/2025

Give us one minute and we'll show you the tactical tool you never knew you needed, but won't want to investigate without: the Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement.

06/27/2025

Proper documentation of bed sores, also known pressure injuries, is critical in elder abuse investigations. EAGLE provides tips and tools for documenting bed sores in cases of suspected elder abuse or neglect.

https://eagle.usc.edu/documentation-2/

06/25/2025

Physical abuse is the use of physical force that results in injury or death.
Watch EAGLE's Roll Call Video on physical abuse to learn how to approach these types of cases.

The IACP in collaboration with PAE and the Elder Justice Initiative, U.S. Department of Justice, developed a six-part roll call video series to enable law en...

06/23/2025

When you first arrive on the scene of a suspected elder abuse case, use EAGLE's First Responder Checklist to help you identify key indicators of abuse, assess the environment, and gather critical evidence.
Access the checklist here: https://eagle.usc.edu/first-responder-checklist/

06/20/2025

Do you know your state's statutes on elder abuse?

Use EAGLE's State Specific Laws resource to learn more about elder abuse and how the law applies in your state.
https://eagle.usc.edu/state-specific-laws/

06/15/2025

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)!

Equip, Engage, and Empower Older Adults in your community.

06/12/2025

What's the best way to engage older adults in elder justice efforts?

This host a community event, provide fraud prevention education, or partner with local senior centers.