SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane police officers now have expanded authority to enforce a new citywide ordinance targeting homelessness. This ordinance was passed unanimously by the city council last night.
The new regulation allows officers to arrest homeless individuals to compel them to either go to a shelter or seek resources. This development comes as the county focuses on the Together Spokane Parks and levy initiative, which aims to address community needs.
The ordinance represents a significant shift in how Spokane addresses homelessness, emphasizing law enforcement’s role in connecting individuals with support services…