Venice residents hire ex-gang members to reclaim homeless area

Residents of Venice Beach have hired private security from Ghost Town Consultants, primarily composed of former gang members, to combat homelessness and street disorder in the area. The initiative was prompted by extensive homelessness, drug use, and violence, which local residents describe as a "war zone." The security team patrols daily, interacts personally with homeless individuals, and aims to reduce encampments, with residents paying monthly fees for their services. This private effort reflects frustrations with limited police resources and ongoing struggles with homelessness, addiction, and public safety.

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