Discussion Question

Philosophy of Law and Punishment

In this activity task you are to assume the role of a police officer on patrol. You have been dispatched to a low-income housing area, where a homeless man has camped in front of an apartment building in a box. He does not bother anyone; except he is on private property. A tenant has called the police and asked that he be told to move. How would you handle this situation? Are there any community resources you can think of, that could assist such a person? Do you have a local homeless shelter? Are there any religious organizations you could call? How will you use your discretion?