11/05/2024
In August 2023, the Lincoln, Nebraska Police Department launched the Alternate Response Program, a partnership with Centerpointe Street Outreach, to respond to emergency calls for homelessness needs. This partnership was designed to provide a more compassionate response to calls for service involving the unsheltered population. Their approach has revolutionized law enforcement and community partnerships. Check out the article below that discusses the impact of this program and how your community might be able to model the Lincoln program. ๐๐๐
This article focuses on Nebraska Police Department's Alternate Response Program, the model way of addressing homelessness needs