Thursday, March 29, 2012

Meet Hillsborough Counties Homeless Recovery Team

Donaldson,McDonald, and Andrews Standing Left to Right
Today was another busy day in the homeless recovery business as most days have been in these latest months. As a burgeoning specialty in the law enforcement arena the Homeless Initiative has become the object of attention and interest by those casual observers who might get a glimpse of what its all about.

Today I was honored to speak at the regularly scheduled SALT Council meeting (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) held at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay. The SALT Council's main function is to act as an advisory group for the area's TRIAD. The focus is on crime and security issues as related to the elderly. The council discusses problems and programs and recommends those which will benefit senior citizens. Triad means a three way commitment among the Sheriff, the chiefs of police within the county and senior citizens. They agree to work together to reduce the criminal victimization of the elderly and enhance the delivery of law enforcement services to older persons.

Today was also the first informal get-together between the law enforcement trifecta of Hillsborough Counties first homeless recovery street engagement specialist: (Me) Deputy Steven Donaldson, Master Officer Dan McDonald, and Deputy Jerry Andrews. The plight of homelessness impinges on all members of our communities, whether directly or indirectly. Some of us know people who are homeless or who have been homeless in the past.

I hope the photograph in this post illustrates the collaborative commitment amongst separate and distinct agencies -- a bound commitment to your community with resolving this lingering problem. 

To quote Master Officer Dan McDonald today, "Homelessness knows no boundaries ..." 

If you have any inquiries about the homeless recovery program, or if you have an interest in a guest speaker at your next office meeting, community event, or homeowners association meeting feel free to contact us directly.

  
Deputy Steven Donaldson 
Covering District III Comprising North West Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Office: (813) 247-0330
Email: sdonalds@hcso.tamp.fl.us
Facebook.com/HelpCopsHelpUs  

Master Officer Dan McDonald
City Wide/ Municipality of Tampa
Tampa Police Department
Office (813) 242-3800
Email: daniel.mcdonald@tampagove.net  

Deputy Jerry Andrews
Covering District I Comprising The University Area
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Office: (813) 247-0600
Lutz Community Station: (813)264-8950
Email: gandrews@hcso.tampa.fl.us

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