Which statement about homeless people in the United States is NOT correct?

A) Police, business owners or other government representatives never force homeless people to leave public or business areas.
B) When homeless people do not leave a public or business area, they are subject to arrest for trespassing or disorderly conduct offenses.
C) Instead of telling a homeless person to leave a public or business area, police officers should make every effort to locate an emergency shelter.
D) Advocates for the homeless from all across the United States are uniting with homeless people to resolve the shelter issues through public awareness, in legislation, and in the courts.
Answer: A


A) Police, business owners or other government representatives never force homeless people to leave public or business areas.

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