How we can help people off Skid Row: Lessons from LAPD Officer Deon Joseph

On November 12, 2015, AEI hosted a panel discussion on the challenges of and possible solutions to street homelessness. Long-time LAPD officer Deon Joseph discussed his experiences with Skid Row and what he believes we can do to best help the homeless. The opinions expressed here are his own, based on his experience, and may not reflect the views of the LAPD.
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  • @malignor9035
    @malignor90358 жыл бұрын

    This officer is articulate, compassionate, and intelligent, and warrants serious respect. His message is powerful and effective. I hope the right people hear him and make a change for the better.

  • @Shonji_Ikori

    @Shonji_Ikori

    5 жыл бұрын

    *Black man speaks* (not) a casual racist: omg so articulate! This is such a surprise to me for a reason I can't quite put my finger on...

  • @mikeyhicks4151

    @mikeyhicks4151

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Shonji_Ikori bro shut your stupid ass up it was obvious malingnor was complimenting the way a police officer could explain a difficult problem to address in an easy to understand way it has nothing to do with race.

  • @Silkbandito

    @Silkbandito

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Shonji_Ikori Articulate for a cop too. xD

  • @Shonji_Ikori

    @Shonji_Ikori

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@mikeyhicks4151 I mean just look at kodiak express' comment and tell me it isn't about race. Casual racism is common and being surprised at a black person's ability to speak is an example of it.

  • @wallisparnell4464

    @wallisparnell4464

    5 жыл бұрын

    As long as the. Discussion continues, and input continues, slowly this will be fixed.

  • @BumperMorgan
    @BumperMorgan5 жыл бұрын

    We need more cops like this guy.

  • @robertlind1511
    @robertlind15116 жыл бұрын

    This police officer is a genius and an amazing man. God Bless him and keep him safe.

  • @EpicHotCheese
    @EpicHotCheese5 жыл бұрын

    We don’t have enough good man like him in the world.

  • @joemagowan978
    @joemagowan9785 жыл бұрын

    Well spoken. This guy knows the problem better than anyone else. Listen to him!

  • @magic131
    @magic1315 жыл бұрын

    You can tell he's not just saying what he has to say to look good (like nearly every politician). He clearly cares and is passionate about making a positive change. I pray this man keeps speaking his message to the public and climbs the ranks because we need sincere people like him.

  • @incozijoe

    @incozijoe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Telling the truth gets me in trouble sometimes. But I won’t stop.

  • @planetwalker798

    @planetwalker798

    3 жыл бұрын

    the key word....sincere. To be in the thick of this, to me is amazing. He has to be a strong person to do so I would like to thank him in person...

  • @soulsista2258
    @soulsista22586 жыл бұрын

    Officer deon Joseph is the real deal downtown Skid Row Los Angeles, I have talk with him many times

  • @felixrooney3968
    @felixrooney39684 жыл бұрын

    I love this guy

  • @2zenofficial421
    @2zenofficial4213 жыл бұрын

    This is how a man is, when he is not afraid and God is with him, aware and understand of the reality that surrounds him!

  • @OmarAMuhammadThM
    @OmarAMuhammadThM6 жыл бұрын

    Deon Joseph has a clear focus and vision " house the people who have already been helped by the local Missions and then back fill with new people taken off the street.

  • @greeksalad4783
    @greeksalad47836 жыл бұрын

    LAPD officer Deon Joseph needs to run for Congress or some political office where he can make real change.

  • @mtio2807

    @mtio2807

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why hasn’t he ever gone up in ranks?

  • @martinh3848

    @martinh3848

    Жыл бұрын

    Because he chooses not to???

  • @VinciGlassArt
    @VinciGlassArt5 жыл бұрын

    No, man. I think you ARE the smartest man in the room.

  • @mtio2807
    @mtio28073 жыл бұрын

    Never met the officer, but I’ve seen him. Seen him at the Central Station and walking skid row. Fun guy. Hella helpful

  • @filipinoheat8054
    @filipinoheat80544 жыл бұрын

    Every City 🌃 in LA County needs to step up and provide programs and housing 🏡 to significantly decrease the number of Homeless on Skid Row. That's a true answer to the problem ✅

  • @zebusaqua4415
    @zebusaqua44155 жыл бұрын

    I love this guy.

  • @chrisbanion
    @chrisbanion8 жыл бұрын

    kudos... you picked THE best part of the entire meeting.

  • @incozijoe

    @incozijoe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @jibimartis8782
    @jibimartis87824 жыл бұрын

    GOD keep blessing Bro.

  • @susanmumper8334
    @susanmumper83343 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding!!! Thank you.

  • @MidwayPaladin
    @MidwayPaladin4 жыл бұрын

    He should be running for mayor

  • @victoriaallen8271
    @victoriaallen82718 жыл бұрын

    As you said, speaking truth to power. Bernie recognizes the disaster that the corporate health care system has created for the mentally ill. Thank you for your sincere and caring service to these people.

  • @RollOpeo1
    @RollOpeo15 жыл бұрын

    so sad this was 2015 though.. i hope it helped

  • @enniopelliccia3844
    @enniopelliccia38448 жыл бұрын

    4:53 sorry but I don't know what "cribs and bluts" means However this is a really important witness, I'm glad I subscribed to this channel

  • @dawnpdavis

    @dawnpdavis

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Ennio Pelliccia it's actually 'Crips' and 'Bloods'. These are two large gangs that have partnered together in the spirit of 'entrepreneurship' selling drugs in Skid Row.

  • @enniopelliccia3844

    @enniopelliccia3844

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dawn

  • @oslozeimantz1617
    @oslozeimantz16175 жыл бұрын

    smart dude

  • @atolmasoff
    @atolmasoff5 жыл бұрын

    Holy shit, this man has to be one of the most well spoken sons of bitches I've ever had the pleasure to listen to.

  • @christopherwilcox6624
    @christopherwilcox66244 жыл бұрын

    Christ is King... better respect and acknowledge his Lights.... brother Joseph...his name speaks for itself....

  • @Aranak777
    @Aranak7775 жыл бұрын

    Im a supposed right wing and i totally agree with his logic

  • @incozijoe

    @incozijoe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @planetwalker798

    @planetwalker798

    3 жыл бұрын

    since it's not a partisan issue, i commend you for keeping an open mind.

  • @markportnoy6290
    @markportnoy6290 Жыл бұрын

    Dealing with the Skid Row experience is different than preventing folks from becoming homeless. High housing costs cause homelessness. Being homeless creates the Skid Row experience.

  • @guerrilla5002
    @guerrilla50023 жыл бұрын

    Over 5 years later and things are worse then ever it seems.

  • @loug6445
    @loug64458 жыл бұрын

    Just heard from a police officer that many homeless that he has tried to help do not want it and prefer to remain on the street.

  • @DRLEWIS

    @DRLEWIS

    6 жыл бұрын

    It's true. Many don't want to do CHANGE. Many have the HIV virus and just don't care. "Just let me get blasted all day and night".

  • @dlwseattle

    @dlwseattle

    5 жыл бұрын

    yes - of course that is how a mentally ill person that struggles to survive is going to respond - that is an aspect of being mentally ill. many people may not even be of sound enough mind to even know that they need help, may not be of sound enough mind or afraid to ask - or who to ask; and likely not have any idea what their life could/would look like if they were to get some help.

  • @jolienshade478
    @jolienshade4783 жыл бұрын

    First thing you got to do is get rid of the shady officials in office it will never get better if you got greed and kick backs and payoffs

  • @jumpropestairs6129
    @jumpropestairs61294 жыл бұрын

    The mayor would not agree with him..

  • @jibimartis8782
    @jibimartis87824 жыл бұрын

    You should be president.

  • @buzzkill7349
    @buzzkill73495 жыл бұрын

    I love how he groups all cops as not thinking mental illness is a crime... thin blue line gang!

  • @richardalvarez4667
    @richardalvarez46675 жыл бұрын

    You know what this video reminds of those locked up or gangland videos on cable I'm watching this cop talk about helping on skid row you guys need better Intel you guys have no idea wats going on there and I get why your saying the things your saying trying to get ppl not to go there

  • @richardalvarez4667
    @richardalvarez46675 жыл бұрын

    You can't help ppl who don't wanna help them self drug dealer are every were if you look for something you'll find it your talking from a cops point of view I was a shot caller in the biggest gang in Los Angeles nobody's making you do anything you don't wanna do because ppl snitch you do anything for anyone cause you wanna get high so miss me with that shit officer skid row is like the promise land of drugs

  • @shermanmyers2432
    @shermanmyers2432 Жыл бұрын

    gentleman to his left seems somewhat annoyed by the TRUTH.......

  • @josephcecilhornesmithjunio1426
    @josephcecilhornesmithjunio14264 жыл бұрын

    ☮️🏳️‍🌈Beautiful fix’s ‼️! 💟