#2. Creating Change Through Connection: Law Enforcement, Community Engagement, and Tackling Social Challenges with Leonard LaFrance

Send us Fan MailHow can we truly make a difference in our communities? Join us as we sit down with Leonard LaFrance, Police Commander at the Eureka Police Department in California, and uncover the importance of human connection in addressing complex social issues like mental health, homelessness, and crime. Discover the powerful impact of the Community Safety Engagement Team, formed in 2018, as Leonard and team member Ryan Swanlin share their experiences in building rapport and de-escalating crises quickly.Venture with us into the unique landscape of Humboldt County, California, where the cannabis industry's influence creates a challenging environment of high crime rates and environmental damage. Together, we explore the importance of recognizing the value of all individuals, even those who have been deemed as having no value, and ask the hard questions about how we can make a dent in these pressing issues. Finally, grasp the significance of community collaboration in addressing homelessness and supporting special needs populations. Witness the powerful bonds formed between regional centers and local police departments, and the transformative effect of forging connections with those in need, service providers, and fellow community members. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation with Leonard LaFrance as we delve into the complexities of law enforcement, community engagement, and the true value of human connection. Support the showAbout 100% Humboldt with Scott HammondHumboldt County CA USA is the home of some of the most iconoclastic, genuine, and interesting folks in the world.We are getting curious about the movers, shakers, and difference makers in Humboldt County CA-Home of the giant redwoods, 6 Rivers, and the vast Pacific Ocean.We will discover what makes people live/evolve in the beautiful, diverse, isolated, and ever-changing North Coast of California 100%!Listen in and learn what it is to be 100% Humboldt! Find us on You Tube, Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok!