UNDER THE CLOAK OF DARKNESS: Homeless Encampments Cleared in Overnight Cleanup Under Police Watch
Venice, Los Angeles – Tuesday, October 18, 2024 — A coordinated, multi-agency task force conducted a routine overnight cleanup operation at Venice Beach as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to maintain public safety and cleanliness. The task force included the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, Clean Harbors Environmental Inc., the Los Angeles Police Department, and St. Joseph’s Center Homeless Outreach Team.
The operation began at 2 a.m. at Windward Plaza, with crews heading north to the Rose Street Parking Lot, where they cleaned around the lot and in the restrooms. The team then moved south along the Venice Beach Boardwalk, stopping at restroom facilities along the way. Inside the restrooms, workers asked individuals experiencing homelessness to exit so the areas could be cleaned. The team also removed unattended items, including tents, as part of the cleanup.
One notable find was an abandoned grand piano missing its legs, believed to belong to “Nathan the Piano Man,“ a well-known Venice Beach figure. It required the entire crew to lift the piano onto a truck for disposal.
The cleanup continued with the removal of homeless encampments around the Venice Beach handball courts before the team headed south to the Venice Beach Fishing Pier, where they cleared the pier area. The operation concluded at 5 a.m.
Throughout the operation, St. Joseph’s Center Homeless Outreach Team provided food, water, and clothing to those experiencing homelessness.
Los Angeles Police officers were present to ensure compliance with Municipal Code , which prohibits tents in city parks. No citations were issued during the cleanup, reflecting the city’s focus on compassionate, non-punitive measures to address homelessness.
Workers in protective gear carefully sorted hazardous and non-hazardous waste, emphasizing the city’s commitment to public health and sanitation. These bi-weekly, overnight cleanups are part of Los Angeles’s broader strategy to address homelessness while maintaining safe and accessible public spaces.
The absence of citations highlights the city’s preference for supportive solutions over enforcement. ’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’
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