Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman is speaking out against a newly proposed Douglas County Sheriff’s Office program that sends recently released inmates who are experiencing homelessness to other counties. via MicahSmith_TV
AURORA, Colo. – Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman is speaking out against a newly proposed Douglas County Sheriff’s Office program that sends recently released inmates who are experiencing homelessness to other counties and cities with more shelter resources.
Coffman said Douglas County may lack emergency shelters, but sending people in need to other jurisdictions is wrong. “We are actually housing a lot of inmates from other counties. And with the current statute, there's a requirement that the other counties, when those individuals that are incarcerated leave the justice center, that they are returned back to those counties,” Laydon said. “75% of the people law enforcement is encountering are not from Douglas County, they're coming north through El Paso or south from Denver.
During a recent Douglas County town hall, many residents spoke out against building shelters. But according to county leaders, law enforcement legally cannot enforce code violations or shutdown encampments if there’s no other shelter options nearby.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Body found in lake at SoFi StadiumLos Angeles County firefighters were sent to the stadium shortly after 6 a.m. Wedensday.
Read more »
Lorain County nonprofit that builds beds for kids needs your helpThe nonprofit, Good Knights, builds beds for children in need in Lorain County but costs and demands are increasing while donations dwindle.
Read more »
Harris Co. Attorney, city of Houston taking action against Union Pacific regarding contamination in Fifth WardThe statement says that Harris County Attorney Christian D Menefee, and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will submit notices of intent to sue.
Read more »
Uvalde shooting victims aren’t getting compensated from state fund as intended, officials sayState Sen. Roland Gutierrez and Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin are asking Gov. Greg Abbott to remove the Uvalde County district attorney from overseeing the Uvalde Together Resiliency Center.
Read more »
Flames rise after natural gas line explosion in Fort Bend CountyAuthorities say an explosion occurred along a natural gas line in Fort Bend County on Thursday morning, sending up a column of flames from a field.
Read more »
New survey shows nonprofits in LA County still working to keep up with pandemic demandAccording to the survey of more than 200 organizations in L.A. County, 72% say there's a significant increase in demand as a result of the pandemic.
Read more »