What happens when law enforcement becomes the default response to poverty?In this episode of The BEAT  @Inside_TheBEAT  Dr. Lori L. Hall explores the complex role police play in responding to vulnerable populations—particularly those affected by poverty, homelessness, and addiction. Often called upon by communities to manage issues rooted in economic hardship, officers face unique challenges navigating enforcement, compassion, and limited resources.This episode examines how public expectations, policy gaps, and systemic inequities place law enforcement at the front lines of social crisis—and asks what should change.#TheBEAT #PolicingPoverty #VulnerablePopulations #CommunityPolicing #LawEnforcementChallenges #JusticeReform #InsideTheBEAT #SocialJustice #policing #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #unhoused #homelessness #fyp #recommended