Local citizens in Asheville, North Carolina are demanding an investigation of an event at the town square involving improperly clothed women.
Dr. Carl Mumpower, a local psychologist, tells OneNewsNow it is the second year in a row that women have taken part in the "Go Topless" event.
"We were hopeful that this year would be different than last year," he remarks. "Our police were not on the job last year and let a lot of bad things go on, including sexual performance on our city fountain and sexual performance in front of kids."
Even though attendance this year was down 90 percent -- a reflection of the majority view of the city's residents -- Dr. Mumpower says the public is concerned because the 14 police officers on the scene did absolutely nothing to deter the activity.
"I'm disturbed that the police, they seem to have a no big deal attitude about this," he laments. "You know, the number-one job of public authorities is to protect themselves. Number two is protecting the rest of us. And I'm sorry it's that way, but that's the American reality today, and it's always disturbing when I see that brought to life in a real way like this."
Dr. Mumpower has gone through the formal procedure of lodging a citizen complaint against police for failing to enforce the law.
The topless event is associated with the Raelian Movement.