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January 31, 2025 54 mins

On today's episode of On the Corner of Homeless & Criminal Justice (Part 1), hosts Joe Ader and Emma Hughes talk with Spokane Police Sgt. Richie Plunkett to explore what the role of police is in the fight to end homelessness.


Homelessness is a complex issue. We don’t claim to explore every part of this intersection, but hope that each conversation brings new clarity to the reality as a whole. Please keep an open, curious mindset as you listen, and seek to learn, just as we are.


Guest: Spokane Police Sgt. Richie Plunkett,

Hosts Emma Hughes and Joe Ader of ⁠⁠Family Promise of Spokane⁠⁠.

Produced by Cheree LaPierre and Gwyn Griffith

Recorded at The Spokane Public Library


Resources:

Spokane takes a different approach to policing: Behavioral Health UnitSpokane Police Deploy Mental Health Professionals As Partners - NAMI Spokane

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