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This was made possible through financing projects, the revival and restructuring of CPFs, and the establishment of new CPWs to be more effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This recognises the fact that the police service and government agencies cannot fight crime alone and that it requires the involvement and active participation of all communities and sectors of society to ensure the safety of the elderly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, a safety and security liaison plays a vital role in protecting the elderly population and promoting their physical and emotional well-being in their golden years. 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