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Government-funded shelters and communities find success with housing-first, low-barrier approach

Mayor Lori Lightfoot called it “a once-in-a-generation opportunity to equitably address” the city’s most pressing public safety challenges

A city council member estimated that 5-10% of 911 calls could be diverted from police

After months of back-and-forth, residents can vote on a key policing proposal this fall

About 300 officers have left in the past 18 months, and about 100 have been hired, according to one council member

Police and fire officials released memos responding to the new requirement

In an attempt to curb criminal activity, Mayor Robert Eastern said the curfew will last indefinitely

Several law enforcement groups had challenged the law in July, saying it violated officers’ right to self-defense, among other issues

Funds will be used to train first responders on Narcan use and how best to interact with people struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues

The city is the only government employer in Hawaii that does not allow weekly testing for workers who decline to be vaccinated and are not also exempt for religious or medical reasons