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Resident urges tougher enforcement on homelessness; Gardena Police describe outreach teams, cite 50% reduction in count
Summary
A resident urged aggressive enforcement of homelessness-related crime; Gardena Police Chief described the department's GMED outreach team and a 50% reduction in the city's homeless count while urging residents to report criminal activity so officers can respond.
During oral communications a Gardena resident (identified as Jordan) urged the council and police to take stronger enforcement action against people he described as causing public safety problems, saying the U.S. Supreme Court decision he cited authorized local arrest and prosecution in encampment situations.
Mayor Serta invited the police chief to respond. The…
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