St. Pete Police’s specialized unit works to connect those facing homelessness to resources

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — St. Petersburg Police are helping people facing homelessness, while connecting them with resources.

For officers in the PATH Unit, it’s not so much about making arrests, these officers want to ensure this vulnerable community is connected to any resources they need, while treating them with compassion.

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“We come across a lot of unhoused people that purposely pick these type of areas,” said one officer.The unit begins their day with a 6 a.m. briefing…

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