Sgt. Sanders on the collaboration on the ground between the NHPD and COMPASS

A law-enforcement officer describes working with COMPASS to help people experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, or addiction by connecting them to services rather than arresting them. She emphasizes that progress often requires multiple attempts and/or setbacks, but the key is to keep showing up, offering encouragement and hope, demonstrating care, and helping people stay safe and get linked to support.