Santa Clara County's Valley Water agency relies on the San Jose Police Department's Stream Stewardship Law Enforcement program to manage homeless encampments near waterways. While the program aims to remove violent offenders, it has drawn criticism for perceived harassment of vulnerable individuals. Since 2023, police actions have led to over 120 citations and 100 arrests, raising concerns about the treatment of the homeless. The agency's expenditure of over $760,000 since 2019 reflects ongoing efforts to balance public safety with the needs of marginalized communities along the waterways.
I already feel like the whole world hates me. (Police) come out here and they re-instill that.
Anyone committing a crime in the city of San Jose can face enforcement action.
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