Trespassing and Blocking Entrances
Trespassing includes any instance of an uninvited person not willing or not able
to leave private property or place of business:
Person is unresponsive. Appears to be: sleeping, unconscious, ill or injured.
Call 9-1-1
Person is responsive and acting in an aggressive or abusive manner -
Call 9-1-1
Person is responsive, non-threatening and does not appear to have an
emergency medical problem -
Call Police Non-Emergency at 553-0123
Person has left the scene; file a police report -
Call Police Non-Emergency at 553-0123
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Encampment
Makeshift shelter has been constructed on private or public property. Makeshift
shelter includes: tents, vehicles, blankets, sleeping bags, boxes, etc.
- Encampment has been abandoned and clean up is required
Call 3-1-1 Customer Service Center. 3-1-1 is a free telephone call and the
center is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The center will dispatch a Public
Works crew to deconstruct the encampment, remove the materials and contents, and
clean the area if needed.
- Encampment is occupied -
Call Police Non-Emergency at 553-0123
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Human and Hazardous Waste
Human waste or hazardous waste such as hypodermic needles, cloth soiled by body
fluids, etc. Call 3-1-1 or submit a
service request for Sidewalk
Cleaning
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Debris
Non-hazardous waste left on public property. Call 3-1-1 or submit a
service request for Sidewalk
Cleaning.
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Abandoned Shopping Carts
Abandoned shopping cart (with or without contents) on private or public
property. Call 3-1-1 or submit a
service request.
To view additional information about abandoned carts, storage of cart contents,
places to store personal items, go to:
http://sf311.org/index.aspx?page=230
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Nuisance Behavior
Person acting in a non-violent, disruptive manner.
If behavior is occurring on private property, see Trespassing for information.
If behavior is occurring on public property, call Police Non-Emergency at
553-0123.
- Non-Violent Behavior can include:
- Intoxication, Drinking alcoholic beverages, Drug usage
- Cursing, Yelling and other Loud Noises
- Aggressive Pan Handling
- Urinating, Defecating in public
- Smoking in a prohibited area
- Littering/Dumping Garbage
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Sleeping in Public
Person(s) appears to be asleep in a public or private place.
There can be many reasons for someone to be in a sedated or non-responsive
state, including serious medical problems. You should not attempt to touch or
move the individual to assess the condition.
Call 9-1-1 unless the reason is clearly known not to be medical (such as
intoxication), then call Police Non-Emergency 553-0123.
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Violent or Threatening Behavior
Person is acting in a violent or threatening manner on public or private
property -
Call 9-1-1
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Appears to be Ill
Someone appears to be physically ill, injured or a danger to themselves or
others -
Call 9-1-1
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Personal or Public Safety in Jeopardy
Persons(s) are behaving in a way where they could cause harm to themselves or
others -
Call 9-1-1
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Appears Intoxicated
Person(s) appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs -
Call Police Non-Emergency at 553-0123
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Appears to be in Distress
Person(s) appears to be in poor physical or emotional condition -
Call 9-1-1
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Complaint about Pet: Barking, Waste, Running Loose, Aggressive.
If the health or safety of any person is in immediate jeopardy, Call 9-1-1
Barking, Noisy dogs, Call Police Non-Emergency 553-0123
Runny loose, no leash – Call Animal Care and Control at 554-6364
Report Dog Bite – Call Animal Care and Control at 554-9422
Vicious and Dangerous Dog, Call Animal Care and Control at 554-9213 or 554-9214
Poor condition, needs help – Call Animal Care and Control at 554-6364
Animal waste on public sidewalk or street - Call 3-1-1 or submit a
service request.
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State of Homelessness in the City, Neighborhood
Call the
Mayors Office of Neighborhood Services (MONS) at 415-554-7111, between
8:30am and 5:30pm, Monday through Friday.
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Don't Like the Location of a Shelter
Call the
Mayors Office of Neighborhood Services (MONS) at 415-554-7111, between
8:30am and 5:30pm, Monday through Friday.
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