http://wyomingpublicradio.net en http://wyomingpublicradio.net/post/cheyenne-homeless-program-reduces-recidivism-not-homelessness <p>The Cheyenne Police Department has wrapped up a program that was intended to help the homeless get access to shelter and other services, and keep them out of jail.</p><p>The Homeless Empowerment Action Team, or HEAT, consisted of police officers and Robin Zimmer, the director of the COMEA homeless shelter. They went around town, informed homeless people of laws about loitering and panhandling, and told them about available social services.</p><p>But most individuals declined shelter or other help. Zimmer says that’s because many were alcoholics, and the only shelter in town is dry.</p> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:12:59 +0000 Willow Belden 36864 at http://wyomingpublicradio.net Cheyenne homeless program reduces recidivism, but not homelessness http://wyomingpublicradio.net/post/cheyenne-police-dept-seeks-keep-homeless-out-jail <p>The Cheyenne Police Department has launched an initiative that’s meant to help the homeless get access to shelter and other services, and keep them out of jail. The cops and the one shelter in town are optimistic about the program. But various advocacy groups have major concerns. Wyoming Public Radio’s Willow Belden reports.</p> Fri, 14 Sep 2012 22:12:12 +0000 Willow Belden 30089 at http://wyomingpublicradio.net Cheyenne Police Dept. seeks to keep the homeless out of jail