Politics
Are arrests the answer to homelessness? Seattle Police chief says no
Addressing service providers, Chief Best talks the intersection of law enforcement and homelessness.
David Kroman
David Kroman is formerly a reporter at Crosscut, where he covered city politics. In addition to Crosscut, his work has appeared in The Seattle Times, CityLab, High Country News, Seattle Magazine and e
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