LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A few retired parking meters may soon get a new job collecting donations to help Lincoln’s homeless population.

Police have suggested installing several of the old meters in areas frequented by panhandlers to give people another way to help.

Lincoln Police Officer Angela Morehouse says using the meters would assure the money would be used properly.

City officials are researching the donation meter idea now to see if any new rules and regulations are needed. Other cities, including Denver, Colorado, and Lawrence, Kansas, have reported success with similar programs.