1. Reducing aggressive panhandling
Steve Gesell
Chief of Police, City of Cottonwood

2. State Law Politics and Culture “Safe Shopper”
Reducing Enabling Environments Through Communication & Collaboration
Focusing on Helping those that Want & Need Help Through Case-Managed Social Service
“Safe Shopper”
Agreement Granting Authority
Proactive Policing
Reduces Number of Police Contacts
Increases Safety and Perception of Safety

3. Program Part of Multi-Faceted Effort
Partnerships and Shared Objectives
Tied to Complex and Polarizing Social Issue- Gov. can’t solve alone
Police/Justice System
Alternative Sentencing
Consensual Police Contacts
Two-pronged objective
Public Education
Multiple forms (forums, media, etc.)
Directed Giving Programs

4. San Luis Obispo, California

5. Cottonwood, Arizona