Established after a request, elders in the community were protected for fear violence against those who were without defense. Before the Black Panther Party was involved the elderly was robbed and attacked randomly.Over a period of six weeks 249 people were robbed, and 48% were over the age of 50. The sought help from the police and were told to walk closer to the curbs and be more careful. This program showed the community that the Panther's mission was not against any particular people they were against those who chose to victimize the Black communities.