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Board urges use of My Sandy app and police nonemergency line to report unsafe park behavior
Summary
After a member described a motocross-style jump by an electric motorcycle near a trail where children were present, staff urged the public to use the My Sandy app or call the nonemergency number (503-655-8211) rather than attempting enforcement themselves.
A board member described seeing an electric motorcycle perform jumps on an uphill trail near City Hall and said the incident raised safety concerns for nearby children. Staff reminded the board that members and residents are not expected to serve as enforcers in the parks "but you are always welcome to call code enforcement, nonemergency or 911 if the violation warrants that," and recommended reporting the behavior through the My Sandy app.
Chelsea (staff) said the app allows users to upload photos and select the appropriate department, which helps staff respond. She and other members gave the nonemergency dispatch number, (503) 655-8211, as an alternative for potentially dangerous situations where an immediate response is needed.
