Phoenix cops used ‘honeypot’ to trap, trespass homeless people in park (opens original article in a new tab)

Phoenix police and park rangers used a 'honeypot' tactic to trap homeless individuals in University Park after hours, detaining them and issuing trespass citations, according to a video and reports from advocates.

• Phoenix police and park rangers detained homeless people in University Park after hours by leaving gates open and then blocking exits.
• Homeless advocates describe the tactic as unethical and part of a broader pattern of aggressive enforcement against the homeless population.
• The city's actions have been criticized as targeting homeless individuals who have limited access to other public spaces.