The City of Lloydminster recently cleared several unhoused encampments off public property.
A statement from the city was provided to the Meridian Source. The operation took place on 48 Ave. over multiple days and involved many organizations. City peace officers led and coordinated the operation.
“Once we identified where the encampments were located on public property, the City initiated its encampment removal policy. That works in a coordinated manner with community outreach teams,” said the City in a statement.
“Outreach groups are sent to encamped areas to try and find alternate housing solutions and provide feedback to City officials, a timeline or other supports requested. From there, the City will give verbal notice to encampment users on a timeline in which they need to vacate the area.”
In this case, the individuals were provided with a 24-hour timeline. At the end of that time frame, peace officers and city crews ensured the individuals left. They then cleaned the area.
Some personal items were collected during the clean-up and are being held by the city for 30 days.
“Individuals can attend the RCMP detachment and request to discuss with a peace officer what items were taken,” the statement read.
“(They then) go through a simple identification process to get goods returned to a physical address; this process can take two to four days depending on peace officer availability.” Encampments are not allowed on public property within city limits. When they are identified, the city works with shelter operators and community outreach teams on a joint removal process.
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