Central - Create a dedicated police Homeless Reaction Team comprised of seven officers and one sergeant in FY19 that are properly trained in dealing with all homeless related issues.

Patrol Bureau
Strategic Direction
  • 3: Operational Improvements
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    Responsible Party - Lead
  • Commander
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    Division / Unit / Section
  • Central Division (G)
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    Funding Status
  • Funding Needed
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    Accomplishments

    We have the Homeless Liaison, the Shelter District NPO, and two other officers who are not subject to call to work the area. We are still awaiting the approval and funding of the needs assessment to increase the size of the dedicated unit. The Crisis Intervention Team is in place and Central Division has a dedicated officer. The two person Homeless Detail are working along with Patrol Officers in an improved system in which they attend daily roll call with Patrol. Each shift now has an additional Patrol Unit restricted to working downtown and during 3rd shift on B11's beat. I have requested a full team consisting of a sergeant and at least seven more officers but city-wide staffing does not permit this at this time. Assistant Chief Kraus has assigned Lieutenant Amy Ladd to research and assess the needs of a full-blown Shelter District team. Lieutenant Ladd and Commander Sparrow met recently about this issue, so we are in planning mode. As well, Lieutenant Ladd has training scheduled for January 9-11, 2019 for all NPOs about homeless issues. 
    Estimated Date of Completion
  • FY19
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    Start Date
    10/1/16
    End Date
    9/30/19