The Federal Way Police Department teamed up with a nonprofit organization to provide short-term relief during interactions with community members in distress.

According to a press release from the Federal Way Police Department (FWPD), the department partnered with the BlueBridge Alliance program, a nonprofit dedicated to addressing public safety by fostering greater public trust in law enforcement. According to the release, the Bluebridge program enables officers to provide short-term relief by providing food, clothing, fuel, shelter, transportation or assistance with affording necessary medication during interactions with distressed community members.

“Such interactions create opportunities to reach those at risk of criminal behavior, as well as those who are victims of crime, homelessn

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