Działania profilaktyczne w obszarze niepełnosprawności i starości realizowane przez Komendę Wojewódzką Policji w Białymstoku

Abstract

One of the essential tasks for the police force is to initiate and organize activities focused on the prevention of crime, misdemeanors, and activities promoting crime. To this effect, police cooperates with state and municipal authorities as well as community organizations. Preventive measures undertaken by the police in dealing with old age and disability should be investigated on multiple planes, i.e. social, psychological, pedagogic, medical, legal, and ethical. Engaging in such initiatives aims not only to provide protection in aforementioned areas but also increase social awareness. This article is a review of preventive programs run by both the Provincial Police Headquarters in Bialystok as well as projects coordinated by organizations other than the police. This analysis discuses projects carried out in 2012 through 2015.This work is a review of preventative measures. It can also serve as a starting point for research on the effectiveness of police work and informational purposes for those interested in disability and old age.