HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2004 - 06 Excessive Force PolicyCity of Rexburg EXCESSIVE FORCE POLICY
RESOLUTION# 2004-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF REXBURG, ADOPTING A
POLICY PROHIBITING THE USE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE AGAINST NON-
VIOLENT CIVIL RIGHTS DEMONSTRATORS.
WHEREAS the Congress of the United States has passed the Armstrong/Walker
"Excessive Force" Amendment (Section 104 (L) (1) of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974 as amended) prohibiting the use of excessive force by a
local law enforcement agency against any individual engaged in nonviolent civil
right demonstration within its jurisdiction;
AND WHEREAS the City of Rexburg has received an Idaho Community
Development Block Grant and is required to comply with the Armstrong/Walker
"excessive force" Amendment;
AND WHEREAS the use of excessive force against demonstrators may cause the
CITY to lose its grant or eligibility for future grants;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO:
SECTION 1. It is POLICY of the CITY that excessive force by local law
enforcement agencies shall not be used against individuals engaged in
lawful and nonviolent civil rights demonstrations within the City
boundaries.
SECTION 2. The City Council directs the Police Chief to implement this
Resolution by amending applicable police department procedures.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, City of Rexburg, IDAHO
DATE: June 02, 2004
SIGNED BY: Shawn Larsen, Mayor
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ATTEST: Blair D. L , City Clerk