HomeMy WebLinkAbout92-002RESOLUTION NO. 92-02
ARE SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORTTOWNSENDADOPTING A POLICYPROHIBITING
THE USE OF EXCESSIVEFORCE AGAINST INDIVIDUALS
ENGAGED IN NON-VIOLENT CIVIL RIGHTS
DEMONSTRATIONS
BE IT RESOLVED, that:
In accordance with Section 519 of public Law 101-144, (1990
HUD Appropriations Act), the City Council hereby adopts a policy
which prohibits the excessive use of force by any law enforcement
agencies or personnel against individuals engaged in nonviolent
civil rights demonstrations. All law enforcement personnel will
exercise the minimum force necessary to effect arrest and/or
protect themselves and others against any individual engaged in
nonviolent civil rights demonstrations.
PASSED this 7th day of Janua~92. ~
Attest: / ' Mayor
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City Clerk