Daniel McDonald: Rethinking Policing, Rebuilding Lives Inside the Radical Shift That Helped Tampa Tackle Homelessness with Trust Instead of Tickets

Episode 264 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies

For two decades, Daniel McDonald served with the Tampa Police Department. But his most consequential work came when his chief handed him a job no one had done, no one understood, and no one had built: rethink our city's response to homelessness.

No budget. No staff. No roadmap. Just trust, creativity, and a willingness to challenge "the way we've always done it."

In this episode, Daniel shares with our host, Seth Winterhalter, how he transformed a system defined by repeat arrests, frustration, and stagnation into a model built on navigation, connection, and human dignity. His story reveals what every city manager, police chief, and municipal leader needs to understand about homelessness, interagency coordination, and the role law enforcement can play in solving—not recycling—community problems.

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Connect with Seth Winterhalter

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter
• Website: www.HaltingWinter.com