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Westminster police report shows modest shifts; navigation center at capacity, council seeks further data
Summary
Police presented fourth‑quarter crime statistics and homeless outreach data: 509 homeless contacts, 23 referrals, 87 arrests, 58 citations and full use of the 22‑bed navigation center; council asked staff for additional outcome measures and county point‑in‑time numbers.
The Westminster Police Department presented its fourth‑quarter crime statistics and a homeless outreach report. Staff reported increases in certain categories (including sexual‑assault and arson subcategories) and described the homeless liaison team’s quarterly work.
On homelessness, outreach staff reported 509 contacts during the quarter, 23 housing referrals, 87 arrests, 58 citations and 57 encampment clearings; the city’s contracted navigation center operates 22 beds and was at capacity. Staff said many individuals are diverted to county resources when the city facility is full and said county point‑in‑time results were expected to be published within weeks.
Council members asked for additional data about outcomes — for example, how many navigation‑center placements resulted in stable housing and any trend comparisons to prior periods — and requested quarterly updates. Staff agreed to follow up with more detailed statistics and to provide the anti‑camping citation numbers when available.
The council received and filed the police and homeless outreach reports by roll call.
