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Introduced ~y Alderman Cavarra
RESOLUTION NO. 293
Series of 1974
WHEREAS, there exists a need for citizen input and support
for law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council senses the value of citizen
understanding of police activities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires citizen input regarding
legislation which affects law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide better
communication between the City's law enforcement agents and the
citizenry;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of Wheat Ridge hereby establishes a police advisory committee
with duties as follows:
(a) In consultation with the Chief of Police, to review
all existing and proposed legislation which affects
police activities and to make recommendations to the
City Council regarding said legislation.
(b) To act as a general advisory committee for the Chief
of Police regarding the operation of his department.
(c) To aid the Police Department in communicating with
the City Council.
(d) To act as a liaison between the Police Department
and the community at large.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this committee is not a police
action review board;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the make-up of the committee
shall be as follows: one citizen of Wheat Ridge appointed from each
Ward (by the Alderman of that Ward), one citizen of Wheat Ridge
appointed by the Chief of Police and one citizen of Wheat Ridge
appointed by the Mayor. Appointments shall be reviewed annually.
DONE AND RESOLVED this 21st day of March ,A. D., 1974,
by a vote of ~ to 0
ATTEST:
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Paul Abramson, Ph.D.
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