Homeless
The group allows for community members to become involved and empowered in the problem-solving efforts
Dave himself says it best: “It took a while, but I can live like a human being now”
Government-funded shelters and communities find success with housing-first, low-barrier approach
Hundreds of protesters tried to block police officers who were tasked with clearing the area
Understanding the path that led someone to homelessness can be key to connecting that person with the resources that work for them
The court framed its task as determining not whether officers used best police practices but whether they violated the subject’s rights under the Fourth Amendment
BART Senior Officer Eric Hofstein has spent years patrolling downtown stations, trying to assist people in crisis
The stabbing attack left two people dead and three injured
Here’s what Oregonians can expect to see from the state’s recent decriminalization of small amounts of heroin and other street drugs
Officers found several dug up gravesites and broken headstones at the scene
‘The magnitude of societal issues has far exceeded what law enforcement and mental health providers can effectively address alone.’
John Rabago threatened to beat the man and stuff his face in a toilet if he didn’t lick the urinal, said U.S. District Judge Leslie Kobayashi
“It’s a very unique case and very rare,” said a Spokane Regional Health District spokesperson
“They’re my cops. This is my city and I don’t want you stabbing them,” the good Samaritan said
Collaborative responses are the most successful at efficiently using resources and driving down the homeless population when properly implemented
By deploying speaker-equipped drones, a California PD reduced the time it took to communicate with 26 homeless encampments from 2 days to 3 hours
Officials hope to limit in-person contact while ensuring community safety and COVID-19 precautions
Officer Richie Plunkett works on the front line with homeless and disadvantaged individuals to help them get resources during COVID-19
Multiple police officers who patrol areas populated with homeless individuals have already tested positive for the coronavirus
A BOLO for five call types officers may respond to during the current national emergency
Homeless service providers are scaling back operations in many communities leaving significant gaps in assistance for the homeless
The nurses will work with officers to determine what services, if any, homeless individuals need
Community residents have complained that the Facebook pages were being unfairly maligned and said police should remain involved
As the state’s homeless population increases, Calif. LE officers say they’re not equipped to be both social workers and enforcers despite political pressure to expand policing responsibilities
San Diego police Capt. Scott Wahl said the program could help stabilize lives and connect people with services
A homeless man wielding a long metal bar killed four and left a fifth with serious injuries in New York City’s Chinatown
Members of CAHOOTS are sent when 911 dispatchers recognize the person in crisis may respond better to a civilian than police
Officer Matt Jacobsen of the Portland Police Bureau Neighborhood Response Team is credited for building trust with the victims, leading to the arrest
Chief Michel Moore said he is working to eliminate thousands of old warrants for minor offenses in the coming weeks as part of a solution to help get people off the streets
In 2017, California experienced one of the largest person-to-person hepatitis A outbreaks in the country – here’s what you need to know to protect yourself
Portland police want to hire someone to develop an action plan to guide police responses to the homeless community
2018 in Review
From lip sync battles to policing the homeless to immigration enforcement, 2018 was a big year for issues in law enforcement
