Jumbled answers, incomprehensible. That is, if he remembered his PIN number. This scenario could soon become commonplace in Seattle, where last week the city council approved Safe Harbors. By knowing its homeless better, Seattle will be able to better help them, says the council member who sponsored the proposal. We have no assurances on how the information will be used.
People are frightened.
Maybe I have a warrant out. Their fears, while understandable, are unfounded, insists Andy Grow, the council legislative assistant who helped draft the plan. Privacy and confidentiality will be protected at every point. No one will be denied service based on his past, he added. Over time, say supporters, the city will be able to identify sub-populations of the homeless and note how they use available services.