Sachse Police Department Juvenile Curfew Ordinance Renewal
Background ➢ Ordinance last renewed August 7, 2017 ➢ 3 year period by statute ➢ Briefing required to Council • Effect on Community • Problems intended to remedy • Public Hearing • Council Action
Issues ➢ Primary Intent-promote overall ➢ Curfew Citations safety of minors, prevent 2017-6 victimization. 2018-1 ➢ Crime Mitigation 2019-0 • Criminal Mischief ➢ Runaways • Use of Intoxicants 2017-5 • CINS offenses 2018-13 • Other Persons & Property Crimes 2019-12
Hours-Permissible Conduct • Hours: 11:00PM-6:00AM Sun-Thurs • Involved in an emergency. 12:01AM-6:00AM Sat/Sun • On the sidewalk by the minor’s residence. • Minor is accompanied by a parent or • Attending an official sponsored function. guardian. • On an errand at the direction of a parent • Exercising 1st Amendment right. or guardian, without any detour or stop. • Married, had been married or • In a motor vehicle involved in interstate emancipated. travel. • Engaged in employment, or going to or returning from employment.
What Happens ➢ Call for Service or Officer initiated ➢ Determination of age and circumstances ➢ Enforcement Options • Warning-Parent/Guardian Field Release • Citation-Parent/Guardian Field Release • Custody-Release from Station
Honor Respect Integrity Compassion
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