CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Inappropriate photos were taken in a men’s locker room at the Dowd YMCA in Dilworth and shared on social media, according to a spokesperson for the YMCA of Greater Charlotte.
The YMCA said it immediately notified the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and its private security firm about the incident.
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Channel 9 has contacted police to learn more about the situation and if any arrests have been made.
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A YMCA spokesperson released a statement to Channel 9 that, in part, said the following:
"We take very seriously the safety and wellbeing of our members, guests and staff and have established policies and procedures relative to utilizing our facilities, including locker rooms.
The YMCA of Greater Charlotte strictly prohibits use of cell phones in lockers rooms and bathrooms as well as the use of social networking platforms in any manner that is in violation of the law, detrimental to our members or community, or contrary to our mission.
Any violation of this code of conduct results in an immediate ban from the YMCA of Greater Charlotte.
We also utilize closed-circuit videotaped surveillance throughout our facilities during operational hours, and many branches, including Dowd YMCA, employ on-site security guards or off duty police officers to patrol our grounds and facilities. All employees and volunteers are required to undergo a background check prior to engaging with our organization. The Y checks all membership records, including all staff, against the National Sex Offender Registry daily.
We encourage our members to report any suspicious activity or inappropriate behavior to staff at any of our Y branches. The YMCA of Greater Charlotte remains committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for our members, guests and staff."
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