community safety - indecent exposure calls

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Hernandez, Sofia
Fri, May 31, 2024 4:32 PM

All,

Our community safety teams occasionally encounter incidents involving indecent exposure. Sometimes it is someone purposefully exposing themselves to others. Other times it is an elderly resident suffering from dementia or a resident with mental health issues.  I'm wondering whether you've discussed or compiled any guidance on recommended best practices and standard operating procedures for handling such situations. As always, I'm hoping to learn from the experience of other municipalities and lessons learned. Looking for sample policies or guidance, regardless of whether implemented by alternative safety departments or traditional law enforcement agencies. Any insights, policies, or procedures you can share would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks and hope you have a great weekend!

Sofia Hernandez (she/her/ella)

Deputy City Attorney

City of Durham

919-560-4158

Sofia.hernandez@durhamnc.govmailto:Sofia.hernandez@durhamnc.gov

www.durhamnc.govhttp://www.durhamnc.gov/

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All, Our community safety teams occasionally encounter incidents involving indecent exposure. Sometimes it is someone purposefully exposing themselves to others. Other times it is an elderly resident suffering from dementia or a resident with mental health issues. I'm wondering whether you've discussed or compiled any guidance on recommended best practices and standard operating procedures for handling such situations. As always, I'm hoping to learn from the experience of other municipalities and lessons learned. Looking for sample policies or guidance, regardless of whether implemented by alternative safety departments or traditional law enforcement agencies. Any insights, policies, or procedures you can share would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and hope you have a great weekend! Sofia Hernandez (she/her/ella) Deputy City Attorney City of Durham 919-560-4158 Sofia.hernandez@durhamnc.gov<mailto:Sofia.hernandez@durhamnc.gov> www.durhamnc.gov<http://www.durhamnc.gov/> [COD New logo1.jpg] E-mail correspondence to and from this sender may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and can be disclosed to third parties.