Austin launches a new homeless encampment management team

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin has a new structure when it comes to handling homeless encampments, launching a new Homeless Encampment Management Team.
A memo released Monday from the city manager's office said the new team has a leadership team and three other sections: planning, operations, and policy.
The leadership team is led by someone from the city's homeless services department but also includes the Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department, Parks and Recreation Departme