LogFAQs > #935961311

I asked for clarification, but have not heard back, but some wild speculation on my part.

All the research I did says that while the poilice can issue a ticket as it's a misdemenor if your out for a reason that isn't listed (and being on a neighborhood watch isn't one of em), that they won't at least initially do so, not until the have warned someone at least.

The post did mention the neighborhood watch. I messaged my aunt for clarification of why she(her neighbor) got ticketed, but, it's possible that the person was confronting people in the neighborhood. Now you can do a search if you like, but it clearly states in multiple places that if someone is ignoring the order to shelter in place, you should call 311 and report them. It says that is not snitching and it's for the protection of everyone.

Perhaps the person on "neighborhood watch" was getting close to people and asking why they were in the area, someone called 311 and that is why she got a ticket.

No clue, until I hear back and get more info, but it's one scenerio I could imagine happening. There are also just...lets face it....cops that love giving tickets lol. Not all of em, but perhaps the cop was just having a bad day etc. They all have the ability to issue the tickets. Maybe the person was argumentative and when the office said to go home they refused or argued about it etc.

I certainly believe my Aunt, that she was told this, I don't know her neighbor at all, but this was not "on facebook" where tons of people could see it, this was shared between my aunts friends and family only, so it certainly wasn't for attention on her part, and it certainly didn't make her internet famous (There are like 3 replies to it, and now 4 because I asked for clarification.

But yes, from all acccounts, the general way the police are dealing with violations is to warn residents and give them flyers etc telling them to stay home if at all possible.

Here is a link stating you should call 311 if you see someone violating the order. And a quote directly from the article/link.

https://abc7news.com/health/coronavirus-dozens-violate-covid-19-shelter-in-place-order-in-san-jose/6032425/

San Jose police say they have responded to dozens of shelter-in-place violations across the city. Mayor Sam Liccardo reminded residents to stay home and if you see someone violating the shelter-in-place order call 311 to report it. He says it's not snitching -- it's helping.

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