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The Fort Lauderdale Police Department utilized this approach. One example of this enforcement was known as "Bum Sweeps." Police officers were brought in on an overtime status during early morning hours to "sweep" the homeless away from the beaches, city parks and the downtown. The highly visible tourist and business areas were targeted as well active community areas. Any violation of a Park rule, alcohol, and/or City ordinance, regardless of how minor the violation, was met with strict enforcement and usually arrest. The Fort Lauderdale Police Department operates the only municipal jail in the State of Florida. Because of this, the 115-bed facility staffed by certified detention officers, is able to timely process the arrests and detention for those who violate local ordinances including the homeless. A quick answer became for our officers to arrest the homeless and place them in our City jail.
