HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2020-011 In Support of Arlington Police Department Personnel RESOLUTION NO. 2020-011
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON
IN SUPPORT OF ARLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arlington recognizes the need for effective and
professional law enforcement services for Arlington to enhance and protect the quality of life
for all citizens; and
WHEREAS, in 2015 the City of Arlington Police Department fully embraced a community
policing model and thereafter adopted policies in 2017 to modernize the Police Department,
and these policies can be found on the City of Arlington website. These policies specifically
identify policing practices to be used in an effort to keep citizens and officers safe, and the
Department continues to strive to adopt and utilize new best practices and technology as they
evolve overtime; and
WHEREAS, the Arlington Police Department recognizes that the foundation for a culture of
professional law enforcement service that is respected by the community consists of rigorous
hiring standards and exceptional training, meeting or exceeding best practices and research-
based standards, both of which are accomplished and continually strived for by the Arlington
Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the Arlington Police Department's community-based policing model fully
embraces the role of the community and building trust and relationships with our community,
from our schools to our senior centers to our businesses and our neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arlington recognizes and supports the Arlington
Police Department's continuing pursuit of innovative practices such as utilizing a co-deployed
Embedded Social Worker team, Domestic Violence Service Coordinator, the use of Crisis
Intervention training, Implicit Bias training and Social Interaction training; and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge and appreciate the brave men and women who work to keep us
safe; that they often must make split-second decisions that could save a life, and therefore they
deserve our praise and support; and
WHEREAS, we believe law enforcement is essential to maintaining the rights and dignity of
all members of our community, and we firmly support our City of Arlington Police Department
personnel who put their lives at risk every day to protect, serve, and participate as an integrated part
of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Arlington, on behalf
of the citizens and Council of the City of Arlington, do hereby proclaim our sincere appreciation
for and continued support of the City of Arlington Police Department, its officers and support
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staff, and acknowledge that the hard work and diligence of these individuals is deeply
appreciated by this Council and the citizens we represent.
PASSED BY the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 611 day of July, 2020.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
Attest:
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Wendy VarfDer Meersche, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Ste en J 'e le
City Attorney
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