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A Comprehensive A Comprehensive Investigative Protocol for Investigative Protocol for
Police Investigators When an Police Investigators When an Elder Abuse Victim with Elder Abuse Victim with Dementia is Financially Dementia is Financially
Exploited Exploited Detective Matt SmithDetective Matt Smith
Forest Grove Police DepartmentForest Grove Police Department
Background of ProjectBackground of Project
Karly Sheehan. Her Murder in 2005 led to the passage of Karly’s Law in Oregon
Background of ProjectBackground of Project
Mr. Gary Murray, an Eder Abuse victim in one of my Investigations.
Significance of the ProjectSignificance of the Project
This Projected developed a This Projected developed a comprehensive investigative protocolcomprehensive investigative protocol
This protocol addresses the investigative This protocol addresses the investigative hurdles identified in the researchhurdles identified in the research
Has been successfully tested in the Has been successfully tested in the criminal justice systemcriminal justice system
This project provides a framework for This project provides a framework for Elder Abuse investigationsElder Abuse investigations
Background of ProjectBackground of Project
Child Abuse Investigations in Oregon are Child Abuse Investigations in Oregon are governed by the following state laws:governed by the following state laws:
Karly’s LawKarly’s LawJessica’s LawJessica’s LawElder Abuse Investigations are governed Elder Abuse Investigations are governed
by the following state laws:by the following state laws:NoneNone
Literature ReviewLiterature Review
Officer Dan Nagle’s Neighborhood Officer Dan Nagle’s Neighborhood Improvement ProjectImprovement Project
Physicians, Dr. Jeffrey Levine (Cabrini Physicians, Dr. Jeffrey Levine (Cabrini Hospital, New York) Dementia is a risk Hospital, New York) Dementia is a risk factor for Elder Abusefactor for Elder Abuse
Dr. Richard Kennedy (Mount Carmel Dr. Richard Kennedy (Mount Carmel Family Practice) predicted an increase in Family Practice) predicted an increase in Elder Abuse related investigationsElder Abuse related investigations
Literature ReviewLiterature Review
Literature focused on mandatory reporting Literature focused on mandatory reporting lawslaws
Dementia was not even mentioned in Dementia was not even mentioned in medical literature that discussed cognitive medical literature that discussed cognitive impairments and mental illnessimpairments and mental illness
There was not a single piece of research There was not a single piece of research located discussing investigative located discussing investigative techniques on Elder Abuse casestechniques on Elder Abuse cases
Description of the Project Process Description of the Project Process
The research consisted of data gathered The research consisted of data gathered from the following professionals:from the following professionals:
Adult Protection Service InvestigatorsAdult Protection Service InvestigatorsPolice OfficersPolice OfficersDeputy District AttorneysDeputy District Attorneys
Research MethodsResearch Methods
Data SetData SetData was collected in a Suburban County Data was collected in a Suburban County
in Oregonin OregonSurveys were sent to individuals with Surveys were sent to individuals with
expertise in Elder Abuse Investigations expertise in Elder Abuse Investigations
Research FindingsResearch Findings
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Research Findings: Investigative Research Findings: Investigative Protocol Protocol
Step I-CollaborationStep I-Collaboration
Research Findings: Investigative Research Findings: Investigative ProtocolProtocol
Step II-Medical RecordsStep II-Medical Records
Research Findings: Investigative Research Findings: Investigative ProtocolProtocol
Step III-Financial RecordsStep III-Financial Records
Research Findings: Investigative Research Findings: Investigative ProtocolProtocol
Step IV-Methodology of InvestigationStep IV-Methodology of InvestigationEvidence of Lack of CapacityEvidence of Lack of CapacitySuspect’s ActionsSuspect’s ActionsWhere is the Money?Where is the Money?
Protocol in ActionProtocol in Action
Investigative Protocol has been used in Investigative Protocol has been used in the Criminal Justice Systemthe Criminal Justice System
Investigated by the “Green Valley” Police Investigated by the “Green Valley” Police DepartmentDepartment
Victim suffered from dementiaVictim suffered from dementiaSuspect, “Mr. Robert Davis,” was Power of Suspect, “Mr. Robert Davis,” was Power of
Attorney over the victim, was her Son-In-Attorney over the victim, was her Son-In-Law, and was also a well respected Law, and was also a well respected attorney attorney
Protocol in ActionProtocol in Action
Suspect also served as a Municipal Court Suspect also served as a Municipal Court Judge in two different municipalities Judge in two different municipalities
Mr. Davis, over the course of three years, Mr. Davis, over the course of three years, transferred over $20,000 from Betty transferred over $20,000 from Betty Sullivan’s account to either Davis’ Sullivan’s account to either Davis’ personal account, or his law firm’s accountpersonal account, or his law firm’s account
Protocol in ActionProtocol in Action
This Protocol was used during the This Protocol was used during the investigation and Mr. Davis was indicted in investigation and Mr. Davis was indicted in September of 2011 on fourteen counts of September of 2011 on fourteen counts of Criminal Mistreatment ICriminal Mistreatment I
Mr. Davis was sentenced to 40 months in Mr. Davis was sentenced to 40 months in prison on June 3prison on June 3RDRD, 2013, 2013
Implications of the ProjectImplications of the Project
The EMPA program has solidified my The EMPA program has solidified my commitment to advocacy work for senior commitment to advocacy work for senior citizens and citizens with disabilitiescitizens and citizens with disabilities
I had developed an interest in public policy I had developed an interest in public policy development during the EMPA programdevelopment during the EMPA program
I have infused this interest into my service I have infused this interest into my service on Governor Kitzhaber’s Elder Abuse on Governor Kitzhaber’s Elder Abuse Work GroupWork Group
A Crime Victim With Dementia A Crime Victim With Dementia Often Suffers In SilenceOften Suffers In Silence
““Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”everywhere”
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
AcknowledgmentsAcknowledgments
With much love to my two families
AcknowledgmentsAcknowledgments
Fred and Christine SmithFred and Christine Smith Irene GabelIrene GabelChief Janie SchutzChief Janie SchutzCaptain Mike HerbCaptain Mike HerbCaptain Kevin EllingsburgCaptain Kevin EllingsburgSergeant Michael HallSergeant Michael HallDr. Matt JonesDr. Matt Jones
Questions?Questions?