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Seattle, Washington / Panhandlers #106665

ABC Evening News for Friday, Nov 27, 1987
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(Studio: Tom Jarriel) Report introduced.

(Seattle, WA: Gary Shepard) Crackdown on aggressive panhandling in Seattle, WA, reported; details given, scenes shown. [Police department spokesperson Captain Jim DESHANE - describes panhandling problem.] Police shown warning panhandlers. Merchant complaints in newly renovated commercial area noted. [Merchant Mary Ann ANDERSON - says shoppers afraid of area.] [WOMAN - is terrified.] Response of workers with homeless reported [Shelter director Ken COLE - discusses policy of getting tough with street people.] [Attorney John YOUNG - says rules must be obeyed.] Impact of new rule on panhandling reported

Reporter(s):
Jarriel, Tom;
Shepard, Gary
Duration:
00:02:10

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