Tier One

Examples of Behaviors

• Not following direction from Library staff
• Disrupting other patrons
• Yelling at others or objects
• Using library property in a manner inconsistent with its stated purpose
• Have personal hygiene that unduly interferes with the ability of others to use the library facilities, including body odor or strong perfume.
• Riding recreational wheeled devices, i.e. skateboards, scooters, roller blades

Consequences

• 1st incident: Warning
• 2nd incident: Asked to leave for the day/serves as another warning
• 3rd incident: Asked to leave for the day/serves as another warning
• 4th incident: Asked to leave for one week 
• 5th incident and each tier one incident thereafter: Exclusion of 90 days will be requested. Final determination will be made by Hillsboro Police Department in compliance with Hillsboro Municipal Code.

Tier Two

Examples of Behaviors

• Smoking/vaping in the library
• Harassing staff/patrons/volunteers - This includes verbal and physical harassment or threats and/or the use of abusive or threatening language, or gestures. 
• Visible intoxication
• Bringing a weapon into the building

Consequences

• 1st incident: Asked to leave for the day/serves as a warning
• 2nd incident: Asked to leave for one week/if refused seven day exclusion notice will be requested.  Final determination will be made by Hillsboro Police Department in compliance with Hillsboro Municipal Code.
• 3rd incident and each tier two incident thereafter: Exclusion of 90 days will be requested. Final determination will be made by Hillsboro Police Department in compliance with Hillsboro Municipal Code. Exclusions at this level may apply to both the Brookwood and Shute Park Libraries.

Tier Three

Examples of Behaviors

• Engaging in sexual behavior prohibited by Hillsboro Municipal Code
• Threatening or violent behavior directed at staff/patrons/volunteers that will actually or likely result in personal harm or property damage
• Drug/alcohol use
• Illegal activity
• Intentionally defacing/damaging property

Consequences

• Each incident: Exclusion of up to 180 days will be requested. Final determination will be made by Hillsboro Police Department in compliance with Hillsboro Municipal Code. Exclusions at this level will automatically apply to both the Brookwood and Shute Park Libraries.

Approved by City Council May 2024

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