Operation Change

The Cheyenne City Council on Monday approved a $56 million budget, moving $10,344 in the budget to the police department to continue its Operation Change program.

Police say a six-month initiative to address transient issues in downtown Cheyenne has been successful and they hope to continue the program in the future.

Spare change is being collected for "Operation Change."

Officer Kevin Malatesta says in its first month, the department's Operation Change initiative has led to 46 tickets being written and 21 arrests.

The steps are being taken to address concerns about public safety at the garage.

A police initiative to address issues with homeless people in downtown Cheyenne is yielding results.