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Police Officer Jason Farris talks with a homeless man on Main Beach, part of his job as a community outreach officer. The 3-month-old position is part of a wide-ranging effort by the city to end panhandling, public urination and camping that has drawn complaints from residents and merchants. <a href="/news/local/la-me-homelesscop-pg,1,2200840.photogallery" class="center_label">Photo gallery</a>

Officer Jason Farris

( Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times )

Police Officer Jason Farris talks with a homeless man on Main Beach, part of his job as a community outreach officer. The 3-month-old position is part of a wide-ranging effort by the city to end panhandling, public urination and camping that has drawn complaints from residents and merchants. Photo gallery

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