The Illinois State Police has issued its first guidebook for officers on how to handle homeless individuals.  It was a joint effort among state police, local police departments, the state of Illinois and Project NOW—who served as a consultant to the effort.  A new digital directory of services will also be unveiled at the news conference.

 Law enforcement officers respond to all types of emergencies and social-service related calls among all populations, including people experiencing homelessness.  This guide & digital directory will help officers provide information about resources and programs available in communities and help connect individuals to longer-term solutions to prevent and end homelessness.

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Sean Leary Director of Digital Media

Sean Leary is an author, director, artist, musician, producer and entrepreneur who has been writing professionally since debuting at age 11 in the pages of the Comics Buyers Guide. An honors graduate of the University of Southern California masters program, he has written over 50 books including the best-sellers The Arimathean, Every Number is Lucky to Someone and We Are All Characters.