Along with major crimes, local law enforcement deals with "low level" offenses and often deal with the same offenders over and over again. These offenders are not necessarily "criminal", but due to a variety of reasons their behaviors become a nuisance to the general public. To assist law enforcement AND the people committing the offenses, Marion County created a program to address the underlying issues keeping people in the eye of law enforcement. The program is called Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD), and we hear how it works and its success with navigator Josh Lair and program manager Lisa Miller.
Willamette Wake Up is KMUZ’s morning news magazine program that explores what mid-Valley people are doing and talking about through news segments and interviews. The Willamette Wake Up team is dedicated to exploring the deeper stories that define and affect our community. Join us live every weekday morning from 8 to 9 o’clock and repeats 6 to 7PM.
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