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County staff and commissioners raise safety concerns about 'Dad's Place' alley; board agrees to pursue reporting and camera access
Summary
County staff reported repeated safety incidents in the alley behind the county building near a local shelter referred to in the meeting as "Dad's Place," and commissioners directed staff to file police reports, improve camera access and prepare a letter raising the issue with state authorities.
County staff told the commissioners they have repeated safety concerns for employees entering and leaving the county building adjacent to a local homeless-service site referred to in the meeting as "Dad's Place." Staff described incidents that include employees being blocked in by people standing in the alley, verbal harassment, visible drug paraphernalia and used needles, and one worker reporting a threat that led to a felony charge for retaliation.
Kylie Towns, introduced by the chair as the board's new director, described "pretty significant safety concerns" for workers who use the rear door and alley that abuts the shelter. Grace Beck, a clerical specialist who works the front desk and said she is usually on site from 8 a.m. to…
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