The cold snap in Indianapolis continues this week, with dangerously low temperatures. IMPD’s Homeless Unit remains active, transporting people to shelters and distributing bus passes and blankets, the department said in a Facebook post.
"Officers have transported several people to local shelters, provided bus passes so individuals could safely get to a stop on their own, and passed out blankets," the IMPD News social media post indicated. But even with these provisions, assistance remains a phone call away for the needy amidst this winter offensive. The IMPD encourages the public to alert them to anyone in need of help by contacting 311 or the Mayor's Action Center.
The Homeless Unit’s outreach highlights the department’s efforts to protect vulnerable residents during extreme cold. As temperatures continue to drop, IMPD is urging the public to remain alert and report anyone who may need assistance.
According to IMPD News, the city’s homeless population is especially vulnerable during extreme cold, and IMPD officers are providing blankets, bus passes, and transportation to shelters to help keep people safe. “Protecting and serving does not stop, even when the temperatures drop,” the department said. The public is urged to report anyone who may need assistance.
