Denver cops slammed for taking blankets from homeless in frigid weather

[ShootSpeeders]

Sounds heartless but if the mayor's explanation is true, i guess it's ok.

Police Respond After Taking Blankets From Homeless

dec 15 2016 DENVER (CBS4)– The Denver Police Department is defending officers who were caught on video taking blankets and tents from homeless people when temperatures dropped to below freezing overnight.

The American Civil Liberties Union posted video on Facebook that shows Denver police officers confiscating blankets from people who were camped out in 20 degree weather.

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock talked about what happened, “This is not a widespread practice by the police department. The video clip that you just ran was actually three individuals who were protesting and setting up camp in front of city hall. And after the police asked them to move, they did not, they were cited and their equipment was taken as evidence.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

They aren't homeless. They are protesters.

 

[ShootSpeeders]

They aren't homeless. They are protesters.

It appears they are both though i don't know what the homeless have to protest about? Not enough freebies? They should be thankful for all the city does for them.

 

[JOSweetHeart]

They aren't homeless. They are protesters.

Amen to this. Those who are homeless wouldn't be outside anyways when there are shelters that they can go to.

God bless you and them always!!!

Holly