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Police report: cold-weather protocol in effect, sidewalk enforcement and outreach for downtown homelessness

Board of Public Safety · February 5, 2026
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Police Chief Baldwin told the board the governor's cold-weather protocol is active through Feb. 10, City Hall and the senior center are open as warming centers and Trinity Church serves weekends; the department reported about 12 DWIs last month and roughly 66 homeless-related responses this year, and referred business complaints downtown to Harbor House and the Northwest YMCA.

Police Chief Baldwin briefed the board on cold-weather operations and outreach options on Wednesday.

"Cold weather protocol is in effect until February 10," Baldwin said, noting that City Hall and the senior center are open during business hours as warming centers and that Trinity Church acts as a weekend warming center when City Hall is closed. Baldwin said officers have issued…

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