Report reveals Colorado spends millions arresting homeless

A new study shows Colorado cities are spending millions of dollars arresting and prosecuting the homeless.

A report by the University of Denver reveals six cities, including Colorado Springs, spent a combined $5 million arresting the homeless. The study was conducted from 2010 to 2014.

The costs range from violating an ordinance to committing a crime. Denver’s enforcement costs were the highest in the state.

We contacted the city to see exactly how much money Colorado Springs has spent. Officials said it is difficult to estimate.

We’ll have the full story tonight on KRDO Newschannel 13 at 10.