How To Report Elder Abuse in Fresno, California

Section 368 of California's Penal Code states that it is "unlawful" to "harm," "steal or embezzle from, or falsely imprison, an elder or dependent adult." Elder abuse is a serious crime. You report it in Fresno, California using the same general process you do for other crimes.

Instructions

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  Contact the Fresno Police Department's non-emergency number at [phone] if you suspect elder abuse. The department will send a police officer out to respond to the call and commence an investigation.

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  Dial 911 if the case of elder abuse you suspect or are witnessing is an emergency. In this case, Fresno police and paramedics will respond to address the immediate situation.

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  Call Fresno's Adult Protective Services department as an alternative or in addition to the police or emergency officials. Adult Protective Services responds to emergencies as well as suspected cases of elder abuse, and follows up with an investigation and case management services.