Reporting Homeless Encampments or Vagrancy
The Metro Unit coordinates with the Bureau of Investigations and Divisional BFO Captains to identify areas within the city that become affected by increased violent crimes, narcotics trafficking, prostitution, and other related nuisance crimes that affect the overall quality of life. One growing nuisance has become Homeless Complaints.
Metro Unit personnel continue to develop and maintain a working relationship with businesses owners, neighborhood groups, park officials, San Jose Water District, and San Jose City workers. This relationship has facilitated the implementation of the Department’s goals.
It should noted that all complaints are taken on a priority basis and homeless encampment cleanups are done once a month.
Please fill out the complaint form and note if you request to be contacted. Â Please describe in detail the location of the encampment (Example: 100 yards south from the entry of the trail on the west bank of the creek next to large area of bamboo.).
- Name of reporting party
- Contact number (If they wish to be contacted)
- Location of encampment. Two cross streets. Closest location.
- If there are structures or tents.
- How many structures or tents.
- How many people.
- Hazards or Concerns
- Animals or pets
- Criminal Activity