Safety policies for state-run shelters are inconsistent, security presence at sites vary “significantly,” and a lack of coordination between state officials, providers, and police hinder the ability to share information about residents' backgrounds, a report released Friday said. 


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-02-28 15:38:00">February 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM EST</time>

Safety policies for state-run shelters are inconsistent, security presence at sites vary “significantly,” and a lack of coordination between state officials, providers, and police hinder the abilit…{ai:summary}<p>A recent report highlights inconsistencies in safety policies at state-run shelters, noting significant variations in security presence. It points to a lack of coordination among state officials, service providers, and police, which hampers the sharing of crucial information about residents' backgrounds. #society</p>

Security scrub of Massachusetts emergency shelters finds flaws

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