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Cops begin enforcing homeless laws again

By "eAdvocate"

Wonder what will they do if the person is a former sex offender? 2-10-2011 California: SAN DIEGO -- The city of San Diego has reached an agreement that will let police ticket and arrest homeless people who sleep on the street for the first time in about five years, city officials said Wednesday. Under terms of a settlement of a lawsuit filed by homeless advocates, San Diego police officers can issue citations for illegal lodging and even take someone into custody. But there has to be a bed available in a shelter. "If that person refuses bed space, they could get a citiation," said Assistant Police Chief Boyd Law. "If they continue to refuse, they could be arrested." Boyd said on most nights there are on average five available shelter beds in the downtown area...continue to full post

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