Police and numerous county and state agencies will host four Kupuna Alert Partners (KAP) presentations to assist and educate kupuna to curtail and prevent becoming victims of fraud, prescription drug misuse and crime. ADVERTISING Police and numerous county and state
Police and numerous county and state agencies will host four Kupuna Alert Partners (KAP) presentations to assist and educate kupuna to curtail and prevent becoming victims of fraud, prescription drug misuse and crime.
The KAP program was initially formed to bring pertinent information about Medicare fraud prevention, securities fraud prevention and prescription drug misuse to the community. Additionally, the Hawaii Police Department will provide information and tips on securing a residence to prevent burglaries and thefts.
“Because our kupuna are particularly vulnerable and oftentimes targeted as victims of property crimes, the Hawaii Police Department has established partnerships with these state and county agencies in order to reach out and educate our kupuna about awareness and prevention,” said Police Chief Harry Kubojiri. “These KAP presentations are not only for our kupuna, but also for their family members and caregivers.”
Immediately following each hourlong Kupuna Alert Partners presentation, the Department of Public Safety’s Narcotics Enforcement Division will conduct a half-hour prescription drug take-back operation.
Participants are encouraged to bring their unused or expired mediation for safe, anonymous disposal.
The following topics will be covered during the KAP presentations Aug. 12 in Kona and Waimea and Aug. 13 in Hilo and Puna: medical identity theft and Medicare fraud prevention, preventing prescription drug misuse, investor fraud prevention and burglary prevention tips.
The presentations will take place at the following times and locations:
• 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, West Hawaii Civic Center, County Council Room, Kailua-Kona (medication take-back 11:30 a.m.-noon);
• 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, Hawaiian Homes Hall, Waimea (medication take-back 3:30-4 p.m.)
• 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, Aunty Sally’s Luau Hale, Hilo (medication take-back 11-11:30 a.m.);
• 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, Keaau Community Center, Puna (medication take-back 3-3:30 p.m.)
The public is encouraged to attend.
