What conduct is NOT allowed when begging?
-Pressure to be given something
-Physical contact
-Blocking your path or entrance/exit from a location
-Following and continuing to ask after being told “no”
-Use of obscene, profane or abusive language
-If their actions are intimidating or put you in fear of bodily harm
-Threatening you with a criminal act

Be cautious if you are contacted after dark, in a secluded area, if someone appears to be under the influence of a substance or if a group of two or more approach you.

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1. What is begging?
2. What is aggressive begging?
3. What is trespassing?
4. What is loitering?
5. What is unlawful camping?
6. What conduct is allowed when begging?
7. What conduct is NOT allowed when begging?
8. What do I do if confronted by an aggressive beggar?
9. What are the penalties of aggressive begging?
10. What do I do if I’m uncomfortable, but am not threatened?
11. Where is public property?
12. Can people block the sidewalk?
13. Can people sit or lay on the sidewalk?
14. If I’m a business owner, what do I do if someone is behaving irrationally or intimidating my customers?
15. If I’m a business owner, what do I do if someone is sleeping in a doorway?
16. If I’m a business owner, what do I do if there are unauthorized people on my property?
17. What is the police department doing to address these issues?
18. How can I help?
19. Is there additional information on panhandling?
20. Is there additional information on trespassing?