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Watch Now: A look inside TPD's homeless outreach unit
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Watch Now: A look inside TPD's homeless outreach unit

  • Josh Galemore
  • May 4, 2021
  • May 4, 2021 Updated Jun 16, 2021
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The Tucson Police Department's homeless outreach team responds to nonemergency reports of homelessness and tries to connect people with resources, including permanent housing. As part of an Arizona Daily Star special project, here's a look at what this and other police units are doing to help keep community members out of jail.

Josh Galemore

Josh Galemore

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Tucson Solutions: Outreach officers treat homelessness as a symptom, not a crime

Tucson Solutions: Outreach officers treat homelessness as a symptom, not a crime

Homeless Outreach Teams with the city and the police department respond to calls about camps and connect people experiencing homelessness with resources including permanent housing.

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