Developing Better Police & Community Responses to Homelessness
Many thanks to returning guest blogger Jackie Cortez from ThePreventionCoalition.org. In this post, Jackie discusses the importance of advocating for vulnerable children, including those that are homeless or in foster care. The Prevention Coalition was founded by a group of Read more
Former police homeless liaison officer discusses Florida’s controversial encampment law
This is a recording of my presentation to the 2024 National Sheriffs’ Association Winter Conference in Washington, D.C. I cover issues such as: How did homelessness, addictions and mental illness become a law enforcement issue? How to navigate the politics Read more
First responders are the first to rush into a hazardous situation to help those in need. Unfortunately, we are often the worst offenders for effective self-care. In our very first guest blog, Jackie Cortez talks about self-care for first responders. Read more
At a time when sheriffs are being asked to do more with less, communities are demanding answers on issues that were not traditional addressed by law enforcement such as homelessness, addictions and better mental health responses. if you are looking Read more