Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

OPPAGA Report: Adult Protective Services Takes Steps to Improve Coordination with Local Law Enforcement Agencies

Report 06-47, May 2006




Report Summary

The Department of Children and Families' Adult Protective Services units have signed working agreements with all but one of the state's 346 local law enforcement agencies. Some of these agreements have lapsed but are being renewed. Several of the department's service districts have taken additional steps to improve cooperation and coordination with local law enforcement agencies, including providing in-service training and designating points of contact. The department's central office should meet with state law enforcement associations to establish statewide policies to promote coordination between the program and local law enforcement agencies.


Related Reports
  1. Most Adult Protection Working Agreements Signed, But Have Had Limited Effectiveness
    Report 04-73 October 2004
  2. Progress Report: Improvements Needed in the Department of Children and Families Adult Services Program
    Report 03-08 January 2003
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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