Unhoused people, advocates, nonprofit workers, and researchers have said for years that bylaw officers trash perfectly good — even new — possessions.
But city officials have repeatedly denied that this happens to usable and life-sustaining items.
As part of an investigation into what happens to unhoused residents’ belongings, [De Facto Media] obtained consent from seven people to hide Apple AirTags into their possessions.
https://www.defactomedia.ca/bylaw-officers-unhoused-victoria-belongings/?ref=de-facto-newsletter
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