How we can help people off Skid Row: Lessons from LAPD Officer Deon Joseph

[@malignor9035]

This officer is articulate, compassionate, and intelligent, and warrants serious respect. His message is powerful and effective. I hope the right people hear him and make a change for the better.

[@Shonji_Ikori]

*Black man speaks* (not) a casual racist: omg so articulate! This is such a surprise to me for a reason I can't quite put my finger on...

[@mikeyhicks4151]

@@Shonji_Ikori bro shut your stupid ass up it was obvious malingnor was complimenting the way a police officer could explain a difficult problem to address in an easy to understand way it has nothing to do with race.

[@Silkbandito]

@@Shonji_Ikori Articulate for a cop too. xD

[@Shonji_Ikori]

@@mikeyhicks4151 I mean just look at kodiak express' comment and tell me it isn't about race. Casual racism is common and being surprised at a black person's ability to speak is an example of it.

[@wallisparnell4464]

As long as the. Discussion continues, and input continues, slowly this will be fixed.

[@BumperMorgan]

We need more cops like this guy.

[@greeksalad4783]

LAPD officer Deon Joseph needs to run for Congress or some political office where he can make real change.

[@mtio2807]

Why hasn’t he ever gone up in ranks?

[@martinh3848]

Because he chooses not to???

[@robertlind1511]

This police officer is a genius and an amazing man. God Bless him and keep him safe.

[@VinciGlassArt]

No, man. I think you ARE the smartest man in the room.

[@filipinoheat8054]

Every City 🌃 in LA County needs to step up and provide programs and housing 🏡 to significantly decrease the number of Homeless on Skid Row. That's a true answer to the problem ✅

[@MidwayPaladin]

He should be running for mayor

[@felixrooney3968]

I love this guy

[@soulsista2258]

Officer deon Joseph is the real deal downtown Skid Row Los Angeles, I have talk with him many times

[@joemagowan978]

Well spoken. This guy knows the problem better than anyone else. Listen to him!

[@EpicHotCheese]

We don’t have enough good man like him in the world.

[@jumpropestairs6129]

The mayor would not agree with him..

[@OmarAMuhammadThM]

Deon Joseph has a clear focus and vision " house the people who have already been helped by the local Missions and then back fill with new people taken off the street.

[@magic131]

You can tell he's not just saying what he has to say to look good (like nearly every politician). He clearly cares and is passionate about making a positive change. I pray this man keeps speaking his message to the public and climbs the ranks because we need sincere people like him.

[@incozijoe]

Thank you. Telling the truth gets me in trouble sometimes. But I won’t stop.

[@planetwalker798]

the key word....sincere. To be in the thick of this, to me is amazing. He has to be a strong person to do so I would like to thank him in person...

[@christopherwilcox6624]

Christ is King... better respect and acknowledge his Lights.... brother Joseph...his name speaks for itself....

[@atolmasoff]

Holy shit, this man has to be one of the most well spoken sons of bitches I've ever had the pleasure to listen to.

[@jolienshade478]

First thing you got to do is get rid of the shady officials in office it will never get better if you got greed and kick backs and payoffs

[@2zenofficial421]

This is how a man is, when he is not afraid and God is with him, aware and understand of the reality that surrounds him!

[@oslozeimantz1617]

smart dude

[@zebusaqua4415]

I love this guy.

[@mtio2807]

Never met the officer, but I’ve seen him. Seen him at the Central Station and walking skid row. Fun guy. Hella helpful

[@Aranak777]

Im a supposed right wing and i totally agree with his logic

[@incozijoe]

Thank you

[@planetwalker798]

since it's not a partisan issue, i commend you for keeping an open mind.

[@victoriaallen8271]

As you said, speaking truth to power. Bernie recognizes the disaster that the corporate health care system has created for the mentally ill. Thank you for your sincere and caring service to these people.

[@jibimartis8782]

GOD keep blessing Bro.

[@jibimartis8782]

You should be president.

[@chrisbanion]

kudos... you picked THE best part of the entire meeting.

[@incozijoe]

Thank you

[@enniopelliccia3844]

4:53 sorry but I don't know what "cribs and bluts" means However this is a really important witness, I'm glad I subscribed to this channel

[@dawnpdavis]

+Ennio Pelliccia it's actually 'Crips' and 'Bloods'. These are two large gangs that have partnered together in the spirit of 'entrepreneurship' selling drugs in Skid Row.

[@enniopelliccia3844]

Thank you Dawn

[@RollOpeo1]

so sad this was 2015 though.. i hope it helped

[@guerrilla5002]

Over 5 years later and things are worse then ever it seems.

[@susanmumper8334]

Outstanding!!! Thank you.

[@markportnoy6290]

Dealing with the Skid Row experience is different than preventing folks from becoming homeless. High housing costs cause homelessness. Being homeless creates the Skid Row experience.

[@richardalvarez4667]

You know what this video reminds of those locked up or gangland videos on cable I'm watching this cop talk about helping on skid row you guys need better Intel you guys have no idea wats going on there and I get why your saying the things your saying trying to get ppl not to go there

[@shermanmyers2432]

gentleman to his left seems somewhat annoyed by the TRUTH.......

[@loug6445]

Just heard from a police officer that many homeless that he has tried to help do not want it and prefer to remain on the street.

[@DRLEWIS]

It's true. Many don't want to do CHANGE. Many have the HIV virus and just don't care. "Just let me get blasted all day and night".

[@dlwseattle]

yes - of course that is how a mentally ill person that struggles to survive is going to respond - that is an aspect of being mentally ill. many people may not even be of sound enough mind to even know that they need help, may not be of sound enough mind or afraid to ask - or who to ask; and likely not have any idea what their life could/would look like if they were to get some help.

[@richardalvarez4667]

You can't help ppl who don't wanna help them self drug dealer are every were if you look for something you'll find it your talking from a cops point of view I was a shot caller in the biggest gang in Los Angeles nobody's making you do anything you don't wanna do because ppl snitch you do anything for anyone cause you wanna get high so miss me with that shit officer skid row is like the promise land of drugs

[@buzzkill7349]

I love how he groups all cops as not thinking mental illness is a crime... thin blue line gang!

[@josephcecilhornesmithjunio1426]

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