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Spokane police used new rules to target homelessness and drug use at Browne Street Viaduct, leading to arrests and treatment referrals.
Spokane police conducted a targeted enforcement operation under a new October ordinance to address homelessness and drug use at the Browne Street Viaduct, a high-traffic downtown entry point.
The area had generated over 460 police calls in six months.
Officers used new discretion to offer treatment or citations instead of just relocating individuals, resulting in arrests and resource connections, including two repeat users from a "top ten" list.
Some business owners reported improvements, but others noted people returned quickly, indicating temporary gains.
Police acknowledge the broader homelessness crisis but remain hopeful consistent enforcement will lead to lasting change.
La policía de Spokane utilizó nuevas reglas para atacar a las personas sin hogar y el consumo de drogas en el viaducto de la calle Browne, lo que condujo a arrestos y derivaciones a tratamiento.