Public Safety

Hurt an Elder? Paul Greenwood Will Get You

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Deputy District Attorney Paul Greenwood made a silent commitment to himself to help fight elder abuse and crimes for the rest of his career. U-T San Diego reporter Dana Littlefield featured Greenwood in a story over the weekend about his work as the head of the Elder Abuse Prosecution Unit. Find out about what he says is the biggest challenge to prosecuting these cases in court and what he finds frustrating in trying to go after phone scammers by reading the article here.

To learn more about recognizing the signs of elder abuse and find tips for avoiding financial scams and hiring in-home caregivers, visit the District Attorney’s site. Anyone concerned about potential elder or adult dependent abuse by a family member or an in-home caregiver should contact Adult Protective Services at 1-800-510-2020. To report concerns in a licenses care facility, contact 1-800-640-4661.  Residents can also file a complaint with the state’s Department of Justice Elder Abuse Hotline at 1-800-722-0432.

Yvette Urrea Moe is a communications specialist with the County of San Diego Communications Office. Contact