2026
Recent changes in federal law and priorities encourage Continuums of Care (CoC) to partner more closely with law enforcement. One option CoCs may consider is adding a member of law enforcement to the CoC Board. Before adding new members to the CoC Board, it is a good practice to identify the right representative, consider the role the new member will play in the CoC in the context of local history and power dynamics, and provide trainings to support onboarding, level setting, and clarifying norms. This resource outlines several considerations to help guide your CoC’s local dialogue around these potential partnerships.
