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flag Spokane police used new rules to target homelessness and drug use at Browne Street Viaduct, leading to arrests and treatment referrals.

flag 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. flag The area had generated over 460 police calls in six months. flag 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. flag Some business owners reported improvements, but others noted people returned quickly, indicating temporary gains. flag Police acknowledge the broader homelessness crisis but remain hopeful consistent enforcement will lead to lasting change.

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