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West Covina honors two-officer HOPE outreach team for housing and encampment work

West Covina City Council · November 19, 2025
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Summary

The council recognized Corporal Joseph Mello and Officer Dominic Martinez for running the two-person HOPE homeless outreach and park enforcement team, which staff said handled about 1,600 calls for service and helped house 111 people over the past year.

The West Covina City Council on Nov. 18 presented a meritorious unit citation to members of the police department’s HOPE (Homeless Outreach and Park Enforcement) team for work addressing encampments and connecting people to shelter.

Mayor Tony Wu introduced the recognition, saying officers "Joseph Malo" (as introduced) and Dominic…

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