Episode 40: Bridging the Badge and the Broken - Sergeant Klamm’s Outreach Revolution

Collaborative Solutions Podcast

In this moving episode of Collaborative Solutions, Sergeant Joshua Klamm emerges as a quiet force of transformation—proving that true public safety is rooted in compassion, connection, and dignity. A Topeka police officer who defies every stereotype, Klamm’s work in homeless outreach redefines what it means to serve and protect. With a heart-first approach, he meets unsheltered individuals not with handcuffs, but with humanity—offering options, building trust, and honoring the dignity of each person he encounters. From launching a groundbreaking city ID program to helping lead complex camp transitions with empathy and steadiness, his impact stretches far beyond jurisdictional lines. In Lawrence, he’s helping to train the next generation of outreach responders, bringing his signature balance of accountability and love. As Misty Bosch-Hastings puts it, "He was the first officer I ever saw treated like a friend in camp—and the first who made me believe that healing and law enforcement could coexist."