In the State of Rhode Island, every Police Department is mandated to designate a Senior Police Advocate, who serves as a liaison to the Division of Elderly Affairs on matters of elder abuse, neglect, and self-neglect. Officer Ryan Shibley is currently serving in this roll.

While every officer in the Warwick Police Department is responsible for elder abuse investigations, Officer Shibley serves as a liaison between the police department and the Rhode Island Attorney General’s – Elder Abuse Unit and the Rhode Island Office Division of Elderly Affairs – Protective Services. Officer Shibley will facilitate follow-up on investigations for these state offices if necessary. Officer Shibley conducts lectures on elder abuse and elder safety annually at many senior living complexes and is available to lecture to other community groups and businesses serving the elderly.

Please find the attached "Identity Theft Packet" by clicking the link here: (Warwick Police Identity Theft Packet)

Resources:

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RI Office of Attorney General – Elder Abuse Unit - 401-274-4400
http://www.riag.ri.gov/CriminalUnit/ElderAbuseUnit.php

RI Division of Elderly Affairs – Protective Unit - 401-462-0555
http://www.dea.ri.gov/

Warwick Senior Services – 401-468-4090
https://www.warwickri.gov/senior-services-pilgrim-senior-center

RI Elder Info
https://rielderinfo.com/

RI Elder Info – Pet Care for seniors
http://rielderinfo.com/pets/

Always consider RI Division of Elderly Affairs first for information or assistance. Coordination with Officer Shibley starts through RI Department of Elderly Affairs. Of course you can always call Officer Shibley or the general Warwick Police Department number.

Senior Advocate: Officer Ryan Shibley
Business phone: 401-468-8418
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.