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Janesville removed park furniture after 1,100 incidents, including harassment, to improve safety.
Janesville, Wisconsin, removed picnic tables and benches from Firehouse and Volunteer Parks on October 14 due to over 1,100 incidents—including aggressive panhandling, vandalism, and harassment—reported in the area from January to September.
The temporary measure, prompted by city operations staff and police, targets a small group of individuals whose disruptive behavior has caused fear among residents and visitors, though officials stressed it is not a response to homelessness itself.
The city is collaborating with local businesses and nonprofits to address safety concerns and connect people with support services, as the downtown area accounted for a significant portion of the city’s 15,000+ total incidents this year.
Janesville eliminó los muebles del parque después de 1,100 incidentes, incluyendo acoso, para mejorar la seguridad.