Guide · Jacksonville response process
Homeless Encampments & Sleeping on Public Property
This workflow shows how reports involving encampments or people sleeping on public property may move through emergency response, law enforcement, outreach, warnings, enforcement, and private-property considerations.
Response workflow
Follow the decision path.
Start at the top of the flowchart and follow the questions that match the situation. The chart identifies which agency or response path may take the lead at each stage.
Created by Sans Souci Community Watch. Reviewed by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office for routing accuracy.
This guide is a resident reference, not an official agency publication. Circumstances can affect how an individual call is handled. For an emergency or immediate threat to life or safety, call 911.
About the guide Why the process can involve several agencies.
A single report can involve different responsibilities depending on whether the situation includes a medical or safety hazard, a crime or life threat, fire or open burning, public or private property, prior warning, or continued violation.
The purpose of the workflow is to show that routing sequence so residents can better understand what happens after a report is made.
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