Long Beach has begun enforcing its anti-camping laws. City officials say they are emphasizing compassion in the sweeps, but police say they won't hesitate to issue fines and citations if needed.

Long Beach City Police on the beach at sunset on June 16. A large crowd and subsequent shootings days earlier led to new restrictions, including closing the beach from dusk until dawn.

Although the City of Long Beach has begun its sweep of a homeless encampment at one park, it says the public should not expect a mass sweep of the city. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News at ...