NYC mayor wants to train the homeless to care for themselves
A controversial New York City plan to help homeless people is being watched by Niagara Regional police.
During a recent police services board meeting, Vice Chair David Eke revealed Mayor Eric Adams wants to train homeless people to care for themselves, after forcing them into an institution.
The mayor's plan has been met with opposition, by those who say to leave the homeless alone. "His response is that this would be committing an inhumane act, and that we as citizens have a moral obligation to help others who cannot mentally look after their own basic personal needs."
Niagara police chief Bryan MacCulloch added being homeless is not a crime. He says local outreach teams do excellent work as they daily visit homeless areas with the help of EMS.
Vice Chair Eke adds it's to help people who are a danger to themselves.
"His [Mayor Adams] plan is to provide training with mental health personnel, to be able to make a determination if people can look after themselves. Then, if necessary, take them to facilities for potential treatment," he says.
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