Policing the Homeless

Policing the Homeless

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Skid Row is perhaps one of the most well known homeless encampments in the United States, and as a result, there has been a long and difficult history with police interaction with its residents, many of whom are black. 

This episode of the Embedded podcast from NPR explores the relationship with the homeless and police in Skid Row, the viewpoints that police tactics are hurting Skid Row’s residents more than helping, and their responses to these criticisms.

To learn more about this story, check out the podcast page by clicking here.

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