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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY PROHIBITING THE USE OF EXCESSIVE FORCEBY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WITHIN JONESBORO'S JURISDICTION AGAINSTINDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN NON-VIOLENT CIVIL RIGHTS DEMONSTRATIONS.
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WHEREAS, Jonesboro is applying for Arkansas Community and Economic Development Program for IKE-2 Disaster funding.
WHEREAS, as required by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, it shall be the policy of Jonesboro to ensure that the following are true:
1. Jonesboro has adopted and is enforcing this policy prohibiting the
use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations.
2. Jonesboro will ensure that all law enforcement agencies within its
jurisdiction will enforce all applicable State and Local Laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction.
3. In response to non-violent civil rights demonstrations, Jonesboro
will be mindful and protective of the rights of all participants in such demonstrations, as well as any onlookers, bystanders, or any other persons located in the vicinity or owning property in the vicinity.
4. In connection with such demonstrations, the use of force shall be permitted
only when necessary to protect the rights of individuals or to uphold the law. In no event shall the use of force in excess of that necessary to achieve the lawful goals of the City or County be permitted.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that consistent with the goals and objectives of activities assisted under the Act, as amended, Jonesboro will adopt and enforce the policy contained herein.
Adopted and approved this _________ day of __________________, 2011 by the City Council of Jonesboro, Arkansas.
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Mayor
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City Clerk