HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 16-27 Establishment of A Falcon Heights Inclusion and Policing Task ForceCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
September 21, 2016
No. 16-27
A RESOLUTION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FALCON HEIGHTS INCLUSION AND
POLICING TASK FORCE
WHEREAS, the protests resulting from recent high-profile shootings of African American men in
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Falcon Heights, Minnesota highlight the distrust that exists
across racial and ethnic lines; and
WHEREAS, communities, such as Falcon Heights must recognize the need to critically balance the
enforcement of law with effective, fair and transparent police services; and
WHEREAS, despite a Constitution that considers all people equal, profound disparities exist for
African Americans and other people of color across the United States, including
Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City of Falcon Heights has identified racial equity as a community value with the
standard expectation being fair and equitable service delivery to all people who live, work,
or visit Falcon Heights; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that of all the services provided by the City, police services by their very
nature, have the greatest potential to result in controversy and grow distrust; and
WHEREAS, the City of Falcon Heights values and honors the critical role of our police officers in
enhancing the safety and quality of life for the community; and
WHEREAS, it is widely recognized that communities receive the kind of policing they demand and as
the policymakers representing the whole of Falcon Heights, we endeavor to provide the
most effective, fair, and transparent police services possible.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that to foster effective, fair, and transparent police services,
the City of Falcon Heights shall establish an Inclusion and Policing Task Force made up of a diverse
cadre of Falcon Heights residents and business owners to conduct a systematic review of the police
department's policies and training protocols, as further directs that as outlined in Exhibit A.
Moved by: c
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LINDSTROM i- In Favor
BROWN THUNDER
HARRIS Against
FISCHER
GUSTAFSON
Approved by:
Iter Lindstfom
Mayor
Attested by:
ack Thongvanh
City Administrator