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Thanks for responding.
The law does not permit laying/sleeping on the public sidewalk.
More importantly, if this was a loved one ( sister, daughter, mother) I ( we) would take her to a hospital for evaluation.
Also, if you allow people to sleep on the sidewalk, there will be more of it.
It is bad for business. The merchants have told me that they want no more of this "everyone has a right to do as they wish, especially the homeless !"
Even the Governor agrees.
Consider offering this option.
"Madam, You have a choice: agree to be evaluated at the hospital NOW . . . OR : discontinue sleeping on public property."
Nevertheless, I believe it is your duty to take this person to a medical facility to evaluate her status:
Is she sick, is it communicable, is she addicted, mentally ill?
Your observation:
Apparently this is a continuing problem that you are aware of.
It’s not uncommon for her to sleep holding a rock or a piece of wood, as these items provide her with comfort.
But, "Provide her with comfort"?
A dog would not be left "comfortably" in this condition in Menlo Park.
She ( do you know her name ) is a vulnerable woman. Your next encounter with her "could" be:
"Cause of Death: Public Neglect"
Please perform your duty to take her to a facility whether she agrees or not. . . . OR. Require her to have a relative somewhere who will take responsibility for her.
Thank you for considering my analysis.
Michael C. DeMoss
Attorney
Note: if on Friday, she is still laying on the sidewalk; I will, as a concerned citizen, call the paramedics to take her to the hospital.
Sent from my iPhone On Aug 28, 2024, at 4:45 PM, Ferguson, Mary N wrote:
Hello Mr. De Moss, Thank you for your concern and empathy for this lady; it’s this kind of support that makes the Menlo Park community so exceptional. We are well-acquainted
with her and have offered various services on several occasions. Unfortunately, she has declined all of these offers and has not met the criteria for a 72-hour mental health hold. However, this does not mean she will always refuse assistance, and we will continue
our efforts to support her. If you see her and have concerns about her welfare, please do not hesitate to contact us. It’s not uncommon for her to sleep holding a rock or a piece
of wood, as these items provide her with comfort. Warmest regards,
Sergeant Ferguson
Mary N. Ferguson Police Corporal Police Department 701 Laurel St. tel 650-330-6300
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From: OConnor, Dani Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 3:15 PM To: Ferguson, Mary N Subject: FW: Help this person Hi Mary, Someone took this photo today and sent it to the chief’s general email inbox with the email below. Could you have someone respond to Michael please? Thank you, Dani
Dani OConnor Management Analyst I Police Department 701 Laurel St. tel 650-330-6326
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From: michael demoss < lawreview@icloud.com> (mailto:lawreview@icloud.com) Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 2:54 PM To: Police Chief < policechief@menlopark.gov> (mailto:policechief@menlopark.gov) Subject: Help this person
Sleeping on the sidewalk outside Chase Bank. 650 Santa Cruz Ave Menlo Park
Needs to be taken to the hospital for treatment
This is the 2nd day he has been left to remain unattended.
Please help.
Thank you
Mike DeMoss
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