Sergeant Watson returns to MCNEW: Duty. Grit. Grinds. to break down the hard-hitting strategies that have delivered significant victories in the fight against rising lawlessness fueled by unchecked drug use and homelessness. Like many communities across the country, we’ve seen firsthand the consequences of lax policies—public spaces overrun, crime on the rise, and hardworking citizens paying the price.

In this episode, we discuss how our co-responder mental health crisis team has evolved, working alongside law enforcement, local government, and community leaders to restore order. By enforcing laws against open drug use, illegal camping, and trespassing with a zero-tolerance approach, we’ve taken back public spaces, improved community safety, and ensured accountability. This isn’t about enabling bad behavior—it’s about consequences, enforcement, and real solutions.

In this episode, we discuss how our co-responder mental health crisis response team has evolved. They work alongside law enforcement, local government, and community organizations to create lasting solutions. From proactive outreach to strategic enforcement, we highlight how a firm, no-nonsense approach is the only way to tackle one of the most significant challenges facing American cities today.