Homeless

Mayor Eric Garcetti says the program will free up police resources for crime-related calls

While they work closely with police and respond to nonviolent calls, the specialists free up officers' time, police said

The group allows for community members to become involved and empowered in the problem-solving efforts

Government-funded shelters and communities find success with housing-first, low-barrier approach

Dave himself says it best: “It took a while, but I can live like a human being now"

The Raleigh Police Department shares how LE agencies can team with social workers to benefit both cops and communities

Two Marines continue to fight for their fellow veterans by striving to end homelessness in Broward County, Fla.

Sheriff Alex Villanueva said he was moved to act because of "the failures of local politicians in regard to the homelessness crisis"

A pilot program provides the right tools and the right people to help navigate the complex challenges that arise with the homeless population

Training is a necessity and should be an ongoing priority at every police agency, but getting it done is not as simple as it may seem

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