The Phoenix Police Department is asking residents to weigh in on a proposed policy that will guide how officers interact with people experiencing homelessness. The draft, now open for public review, outlines expectations for day-to-day encounters, enforcement decisions and how personal property should be handled during police contact.
The policy is designed to support lawful, respectful interactions while strengthening coordination with the city’s Office of Homeless Solutions and the PHX C.A.R.E.S. program, which manages outreach services and encampment reporting. Officials say the goal is to ensure consistent practices that protect individual rights and connect people to available resources.
Community members have 30 days to review the draft and submit comments. The feedback window runs from Nov. 13 through Dec. 13, and residents can provide input through an online form linked at the bottom of the proposed policy.
All submissions will be evaluated before the department finalizes the guidelines. More details, including the full draft policy, are available on the City of Phoenix’s public feedback portal.
