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"Has anyone experienced problems in facilities with cell phones that take photos? Apparently, kids are becoming creative with the phones in the rest rooms. If so, how have you handled the problem?" That was a recent question posted from Sanibel, Fla., on NRPA's forum, eCommunities. For information on how to join the discussion, become a member by clicking on "Join Now" on the right-hand side Of NRPA's Web site, www.nrpa.org. Here are some of responses regarding this privacy problem:

"Some pools and fitness centers in the Chicago-metro area have banned phones from the locker rooms. Sounds like a good policy."--Northbrook, Ill.

"We have banned use of picture cell phones in all of our bathrooms and locker rooms."--Rockville, Md.

"If the policy cannot be enforced, then don't set the rule. Deal with it on a case-by-case basis. I mean, we don't set a rule against voyeurism (which is what this is), because, of course, everybody knows that it is wrong; however, if it does occur then it is dealt with.--Strongsville, Ohio

"Everywhere that I have been ... have simply posted signs saying that use of those types of phones in the locker rooms was prohibited. The signs are posted at the entryways of the locker rooms."--Council Bluffs, Iowa

"Our brochure states, 'the use of photograph, videotaping and/or the use of cellular phone cameras are prohibited in locker rooms.'"--Commerce City, Colo.

"I believe there are at least a dozen agencies in the Chicago-land area that ban camera phones from locker rooms and fitness areas. For most, the ban is for all phones, so staff are not placed in the position of determining if a phone is just a phone, or has camera capabilities, too."--Channahon, Ill.

"We have signs posted at the entrances to our locker rooms that state, 'No cameras or video equipment of any kind allowed in locker rooms.' We haven't had a problem that we're aware of, but thought it best to post such signs with the popularity of the camera phones. It was done with the concurrence of our city attorney."--Iowa City, Iowa

"We have addressed this in our facility rules, which all members sign. We are on the fence about placing signs in the facility. We feel that might 'plant the seed' for others. We also feel that placing signs might increase awareness and people would keep their eyes open."--Canton, Mich.

"We ban them and use signage to inform the customer. Below is the text we drafted for signage in our swimming pool locker rooms. The context of the message contains our approach to this threat. The wording was approved by our city attorney's office. 'The use of cameras, video recording devices and equipment with digital photography capability is prohibited in the locker rooms. Video recording and photography of any kind within the pool area must be approved by the Pool Manager. Thank you for helping us make the pool a safe and friendly place to be.'"--Tempe, Ariz.