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Camping Regulation
Public Safety CommitteeMarch 25, 2013
www.dallaspolice.netDavid O. BrownChief Of Police
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Purpose
• Explain the need for a proactive effort to address potential issues arising from public gatherings and events on designated public property owned/controlled by the city
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Goals
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History
• Currently, there is limited regulation of camping on city owned/controlled property– Section 32-1 of City Code prohibits overnight
camping on park property without a special permit
• Has led to confusion in the case of….
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Spontaneous Encampments
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Lessons Learned
• Lessons learned from past events:⁻ Enforcement tools to manage camping are limited⁻ Health hazards (unsanitary conditions) are created⁻ Fire hazards (fuel based lanterns and heating in tents) are
created⁻ City Staff response is frequently required (Sanitation,
Police, Fire, Health Inspector, Code, Parks, CAO)⁻ An atmosphere for increased crime can be created⁻ Damage to public property can occur⁻ Interference with use and enjoyment of property by the
public is diminished6
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Highlights of Proposed Ordinance
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Highlights - Continued
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• Public Safety Committee recommendation• Council consideration of ordinance change– March 27, 2013• Enforcement as required
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QUESTIONS?
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