Seniors Services Task Force
Published on October 15, 2025
The Aurora Police Department has launched a new initiative to strengthen connections with the city’s senior population and protect senior residents from crimes and scams. The Senior Safety & Resources Unit, developed through the Community Oriented Policing (COP) Division, assigns specially trained officers to each patrol area to provide direct support to seniors in need.
As part of this important initiative, Aurora Police will also work in collaboration with the City of Aurora’s Community Services Director Chris Ragona and Senior and Disability Services Manager Katrina Boatright to strengthen outreach and ensure seniors have access to the full range of local resources available to them.
Assigned COP officers will assist seniors who are victims of crime, living alone, or in need of vital community services. They will also work closely with the Kane County TRIAD, a regional partnership dedicated to improving senior safety and well-being.
“This program is about more than just responding to incidents—it’s about preventing them,” said Sergeant Skyy Calice, who oversees the initiative. “We want our officers to be visible, trusted resources who can connect seniors with help before a crisis occurs.”
Officers assigned to the Senior Safety & Resources Unit will begin proactive follow-ups with older residents who may be at risk. Detectives trained in investigating crimes against seniors will work with these officers to provide personal outreach, safety checks, and connections to community resources. As part of this effort, the department is partnering with Congressman Bill Foster’s Office and the U.S. General Services Administration to distribute the Consumer Action Book, which helps residents identify and report scams.
The unit will also engage directly with the community through events, neighborhood programs, and senior activities at locations such as the Prisco Center’s Friendly Center for Seniors. In addition, officers are partnering with local retailers—including Walmart, Jewel-Osco, and Walgreens—to help employees recognize and respond to potential fraud attempts involving gift cards and other financial scams.
"The creation of the Senior Safety & Resources Unit by the Aurora Police Department is a promising step to increase protections for our community's seniors," said Representative Foster. "It is important we continue to develop innovative, community-oriented policing practices to provide seniors with the resources they need while they're at home, out in the community, or online—especially as scams and fraud targeting older adults become more common.”
The launch of this initiative marks just the beginning of the department’s long-term commitment to Aurora’s senior residents. Efforts will continue to expand through new partnerships and outreach opportunities that strengthen safety, trust, and connection across the community. Continued investment in proactive programs and police resources like this helps ensure that essential community services remain strong and accessible, upholding the level of care families have come to expect from the Aurora Police Department.
“Aurora’s seniors are vital members of our community,” said Police Chief Matt Thomas. “We’re grateful to our community partners and local retailers, whose collaboration helps us extend our reach and protect those who’ve spent a lifetime contributing to this city. The Senior Safety & Resources Unit reflects our commitment to ensuring that they feel safe, supported, and connected to the resources they deserve.”
For more information about the Senior Safety & Resources Unit or to connect with your area’s designated officer, please contact the Aurora Police Department’s Community Oriented Policing Division at (630) 256-5890 or Aurora.il.us/SeniorTaskForce.