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Jackson Police Chief Discusses New Laws with Unhoused Community

SUMMERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 3 – Nine encampments were removed by bylaw officers and municipal staff amid rising mental health and addiction challenges, requiring extensive cleanup including two dump truck loads of garbage.

  • On July 4, 2025, Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade met with members of the unhoused community at Stewpot to talk about recently enacted regulations concerning encampments and panhandling.
  • These laws, effective July 1, increased restrictions on squatting, homeless encampments, panhandling, and require permits for soliciting.
  • Wade emphasized educating the unhoused about the laws, seeking a balance between enforcement and respecting constitutional rights while avoiding inhumane treatment.
  • He expressed concern that the recently introduced laws affect the homeless community experiencing current challenges and plans to develop a policy addressing these issues by the end of the month.
  • The Jackson Police Department is drafting enforcement policies for legal review, and Wade plans to find additional resources to support the homeless community.
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Sicamous Eagle Valley News broke the news in Salmon Arm, Canada on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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