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Thea Bowman supportive-housing partners report fewer in-building calls after safety measures and police patrols
Summary
Catholic Community Services and Thea Bowman staff told the council they are meeting monthly with Kent Police, have enacted a no-trespass ordinance, improved lighting and will add a security fence; early trends show fewer in-building 911 calls, and HealthPoint nurse visits have connected many residents to care.
Representatives of Catholic Community Services and Thea Bowman Apartments updated the Kent City Council July 15 on coordinated efforts to reduce emergency calls and improve safety at the permanent supportive-housing property.
Eileen McComb, director of supportive housing for Catholic Community Services’ Coordinated Care Agency (CCA), said Thea Bowman leadership meets monthly with Kent Police — first with Officer Barry and now led by Officer Cortinez — to review call-volume data and develop interventions. McComb said the team has…
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