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When Homelessness Becomes a Law Enforcement Problem

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March 5, 2026 Natalie Kroovand Hipple, PhD Professor and Chair, Department of Criminology, Indiana University Kayla Allison, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology & Criminology, University of Arkansas Natalie Kroovand Hipple, PhD Professor and Chair, Department of Criminology, Indiana University Kayla Allison, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology & Criminology, University of...
The strongest version of this narrative acknowledges that law enforcement is often the default responder to homelessness due to its 24/7 availability, but it rightly argues that policing alone cannot solve a problem rooted in systemic failures of housing, healthcare, and social services. The article avoids emotional exploitation or distortion, instead presenting a measured, evidence-based approach that emphasizes collaboration over enforcement. It steelmans the role of police as facilitators rat...