Wednesday December 12th at the Yambilee Building located at 1863 West Landry, Opelousas, La.  we will be having our Christmas party for TRIAD.  It starts at 9am and ends at 12 with a lunch served.  Live music and door prizes from local merchants and healthcare providers.  There will be guest speakers….Please join us if you can.

Triad is an agreement between the National Sheriff’s Association, International Association of Chief’s of Police and the American Association of Retired Persons.  It was implemented to protect our senior citizens through activities that inform them of the latest fraud and scam’s tactics.

          In April of 1994 St. Landry Sheriff’s Office, A.A.R.P. and ten municipal Chiefs of Police in St. Landry Parish signed our first Triad agreement.  St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office have spearheaded the TRIAD by sponsoring the crime prevention workshops.

          A workshop is a full day of information on fraud, identity theft, drugs awareness, personal safety, and other safety issues concerning our senior citizens.  Workshops are held in all over the parish to reach all of our senior citizens.  Groups average around 250 during the workshops and 300-500 at the TRIAD Christmas Party in December.  After the workshops our guest are treated to free lunch with all the trimmings.  The workshop also includes door prizes from area merchants ranging from home decorations, personal items, to security equipment. The day is completed with games of bingo for more prizes.