CASE INCIDENT RECORD

US Park Police, 7/6/81, White House Sidewalk

Nature of incident:  Camping, CFR Violation
How reported:  Radio
Reported by:  DH Roofner, D1, 426-671
Received by:  USPP Communications, 7/6/81, 11:55 (time broadcast)
When investigated:  7/6/81 11:55

Involved persons:  William Thomas, Address White House Sidewalk, Washington DC, phone none, sex M, race W, age 34, date of birth 3-20-47

Details of Incident:  On 7/6/81 I observed the above subject sleeping on the White House sidewalk at 160 Penn. Ave.  He has been sleeping in this area since June 2nd, 1981 and has repeatedly been asked to stop.  He stated that he was "demonstrating" and that sleeping is part of his demonstration.  He was advised that he may demonstrate in the area but must not sleep.  He refused and stated it was his right to sleep there.  He has a large blanket which he uses when he sleeps with the concurrence of car 1002 and car 31 he was transported to D-1 and issued CFR #778381 in violation of 36 CFR 50.27(a), camping in an undesignated space.  Description of subject:  white male, approx 35 yrs, long brown tail & beard, old worn clothing, 5'7", 140 lbs.

D.H. Roofner, 7/07/81; Approved by Sgt J Dawes 7/7/81