Over at the Park Police Station, it sounds like they got the memo after last week's Sit/Lie Update - the Examiner reports that cops in the Haight finally began enforcing the ordinance that officially took effect in December. So far though, no one has actually been cited for sitting and/or lying. Park Station Captain Denis O'Leary says it's really more of an outreach program at this point and he's told his officers to "go easy in the beginning and just admonish people."

Admonishment can be harsh, of course, but it probably won't have a huge impact on the encampments of be-dreadlocked suburban self-exiles. Still, the printed cards officers are handing out in lieu of citations might actually be of some use to the genuinely despondent - they contain 311 information to help those who need shelter, medical services or substance abuse treatment find the help they need. After that it's fines of $50 to $500 for repeat offenders along with community service and the possibility of jail time.

Previously on SFist: Semi-Monthly Sit/Lie Update: Still Not Enforced in the Haight
[SFExaminer]