October 2020

On October 25, 2020 with evening temperatures over the next few days expected to be well below freezing, Officers utilized the generous funds provided to the community care fund to assist a female and her young child with continued hotel expenses for an additional evening. This extension of lodging assistance was to ensure that the female would not be left on the streets in dangerously cold weather, putting her health and the health of her […]

On October 22, 2020, at 2215 hours an officer made contact with a female and 6 year old daughter, Alexis, who are homeless, (McDonalds on Kennewick Avenue). She advised she had been living at the EconoLodge but due to all the drug activity at the location, she did not feel safe there. Alisa advised she had been attempting to get permanent housing through assistance programs but everything keeps falling through.  The officer advised her he […]

On October 9, 2020, an officer was dispatched to a Community Care Fund assist. Contact was made with a female. She advised that she was currently staying at the Motel 6 but did not have any funds to pay for the night.  Bonner stated that she is pregnant and does not feel safe sleeping on street.  Bonner stated that she tried to contact the Salvation Army and the mission for assistance. The Salvation Army stated […]

Park Middle School employee advised School Resource Officer of a family consisting of a mother and three younger children temporarily living at the Econolodge.  Staff at the school were advised by the mother that she had secured permanent housing but the residence would not be ready until 10/9/2020.  Staff also advised that after paying for the deposit, mother has been unable to pay for the room. Staff at Park MS requested assistance with paying for […]