As Homeless Population Rises in Missouri, Cities Confront Cross-Border ‘Drop-Offs’

As homeless population rises in Missouri, cities confront cross-border 'drop-offs'

Officials collected video evidence of out-of-state law enforcement vehicles dropping people off at truck stops. Some medical systems seemed to be involved, too (Naomi O'Donnell/The Beacon).For years, stories circulated around Joplin, Missouri, about the city’s homeless population and how they arrived in the city. Calls would come in to city officials following a recurring theme. “People were coming to the City Council meetings and saying, ‘I don…

Missouri Copes With Homeless Drop Offs

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As the number of homeless people rises in Missouri, small cities confront cross-border “drop-offs”

For years, stories circulated around Joplin, Missouri, about the city’s homeless population and how they arrived in the city.  Takeaways Regional hubs like Joplin and Columbia have more resources available for the state’s homeless population, like shelter beds or health care. After gathering evidence that other states and medical systems outside of Joplin were dropping people off there, city officials passed legislation banning the practice. T…