Description
Man in wheelchair often here, usually very intoxicated and panhandling. He and other homeless loiter on the corner and sleep in the doorway. They leave garbage everywhere. Some have been doing this for years.
Another man - black, very large, overweight with no shirt, lingering around here. He pretended like he was spitting at me as I walked past. Then taunted me saying what you looking at.
How long will the city allow mentally ill and intoxicated people to threaten and victimize pedestrians and litter all of the sidewalks? Why do citizens have to call the police for these issues when they're happening all the time in public?
2 Comments
Acknowledged St Pete Service Center 1 (Verified Official)
Thank you for reporting this issue to us via SeeClickFix St. Pete. This report has been forwarded to the Office of Veteran, Social & Homeless Services. While Homelessness is not illegal, the City addresses homelessness and related social issues City-wide by utilizing a two-tiered philosophy of service: Referral followed by enforcement.
Our Police Department has a Street Outreach Team (PATH) that actively canvasses areas where the activities of the homeless are noticed, and they will continue doing so to ensure the safety of all citizens. Police Assisting the Homeless (PATH) non-emergency Homeless Hotline voicemail can be reached at 727-551-3783.
Please immediately report any criminal activity or safety concerns to the SPPD directly by calling 727-893-7780 if not an emergency or 911 if an emergency. Thank you.
We work closely with various City departments and local social service providers to address issues faced by our homeless population, and we also work with neighborhood associations to address the concerns they have as well. Information may be found on this page of the StPete.org website:
https://www.stpete.org/residents/community/homelessness_social_services.php
Closed CNA Outreach (Verified Official)
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. On 5/8/24, our Police Assisting The Homeless (PATH) team went out to this area. They came in contact with the unhoused individuals who they know from the area. They offered services however, the individuals did not want assistance at this time. PATH did advise both unhoused individuals to refrain from loitering and both advised they understood. PATH will certainly continue to monitor the area and should they encounter anyone, they will also offer their help, including free transportation to a shelter, as well as enforce local ordinances. Thank you again for sharing your concerns.