November 2020

On November 20, 2020, at 1212 hours, Male called in for some assistance. He and his aunt left California and arrived in Kennewick on 11/08/2020.  He was in need of medical assistance and she is confined to a wheelchair. They both were seen at area hospitals at that time and were put up in a motel for a couple nights until they could travel to Wisconsin. They ended up needing another night and were assisted […]

Covered the cost of labor at Novus for installing 3 windows ($75 per window) so that female owner can secure her vehicle when it’s parked. The vehicle windows had been broken out, and homeless people were using the vehicle as shelter. She could not afford to replace the windows on her fixed income.

On November 10, 2020, at approximately 0916 hours, an officer was dispatched to an assist call regarding male and his elder aunt that was with him. Upon contacting him, he was requesting another night stay at the Econo lodge.John had been provided the past two nights stay at the Econo Lodge, 300 N Ely, by Kennewick Police Officers using the community care fund. Officers spoke to him about his current situation and how officers could […]

On November 9, 2020, an officer was dispatch to an assist.  I contacted the male. Male stated he had been a reserve officer at KPD in 1979, and was aware individual that was in need of some help. He stated he attends Clearwater Baptist Church and a  29 year old male attends church and volunteers his time.  Male is disabled and not able to work, but he volunteers at the Human Society and Goodwill. He […]

On November 8, 2020, two officers responded to Trios in reference to two homeless individuals in the lobby. Trios Security advised that they would usually let people stay in the lobby if they are fine but since Covid they no longer have that option. Contact was  made with elderly female and male caregiver in his late 50’s. At first, officers observed that the male was very incoherent he had taken some medication for his legs […]

In September and October, the Kennewick Police Department received three calls for welfare checks on a male who was suffering from mental health issues. The male’s health was poor due to not taking his medications and problems with his in-home care.  One major issue was his refrigerator had broken leaving him with no way of storing food and ensuring a healthy diet.  The male receives minimal income through fixed state assistance.  Our Mental Health partners […]