In San Diego County, almost 23 percent of the population is projected to be over age 65 by the year 2050, which is a 10 percent increase from 2015. With the older population increasing, elder abuse is also on the rise. Adult Protective Services has continued to receive an increased number of referrals from fiscal years 2014 to 2017.  Financial abuse was the most common form of abuse seen in their confirmed cases, followed by mental suffering and physical abuse. In this video, victims of elder abuse recount their stories, including financial and physical elder abuse.

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Winter can be a difficult time for the homeless in San Diego.  So, in the spirit of giving this holiday season, District Attorney Investigators organized a blanket drive to help those in need at the Alpha Project’s homeless shelter. DA Summer Stephan helped deliver the donations personally. Watch more in the video. [TWEET THIS]

The District Attorney’s Office hosted this year’s annual Regional Law Enforcement Teddy Bear Drive to bring a little extra holiday cheer to Rady Children’s Hospital patients and their families. Watch more in this video. [TWEET THIS]

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Every year, the District Attorney’s Office participates in a special early Thanksgiving Dinner for 100 children who also got an early Christmas gift, thanks to donations from local law enforcement including the DA’s Office. Watch the video for more. [TWEET THIS]

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Exactly 39 years ago, on November 4, 1978, San Diego Police Department Officer Archie Buggs gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.  The District Attorney’s Office is so proud to have joined Officer Buggs’ family on Saturday in the dedication ceremony of the Officer Archie Buggs Southeastern Division Substation. Watch the video of the ceremony here.