Numerous county and state agencies are holding four Kupuna Alert Partners presentations to assist and educate our kupuna to curtail and prevent becoming victims of fraud, prescription drug misuse and crime.
Numerous county and state agencies are holding four Kupuna Alert Partners presentations to assist and educate our kupuna to curtail and prevent becoming victims of fraud, prescription drug misuse and crime.
The KAP program was initially formed as a State multi-agency group partnership to bring pertinent information on 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 your 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 1-hour 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: Medical Identity Theft and Medicare Fraud Prevention; Preventing Prescription Drug Misuse; Investor Fraud Prevention; and Burglary Prevention Tips.
Times and places of meetings are:
— Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. with medication take-back 11:30 a.m.-noon, West Hawaii Civic Center, County Council Room, Kona.
— Tuesday, 2:30-3:30 p.m. with medication take-back 3:30-4 p.m., Hawaiian Homes Hall, Waimea.
— Wednesday, 10-11 a.m. with medication take-back 11-11:30 a.m., Aunty Sally’s Luau Hale, Hilo.
— Wednesday, 2-3 p.m. with medication take-back 3:30 p.m., Keaau Community Center.