How One Constable Acts as a "Cushion Between Housed and Unhoused"

Dive deep into the life and work of Karyn Lathan, the elected Constable of Tempe’s University Lakes Justice Precinct. In this episode, Gabi interviews Constable Lathan about the complex, emotionally taxing duties she performs daily, especially around evictions and homelessness prevention. This role is far from the Old West image — it’s a modern, compassionate frontline between the housed and unhoused, balancing legal authority with restorative justice and community care. Learn how Constable Lathan uses empathy, mediation, and resource connection to serve those facing their hardest days. This is a story about hope, pain, and the crucial need for compassion in law enforcement. Check us out on Substack: https://aroundthedistricts.substack.com/p/part-1-karyn-lathan-constable == Get to Know Karyn Lathan == Website: https://constablekaryn.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConstableKaryn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constablekaryn