[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 285 Engrossed in House (EH)]

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H. Res. 285

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                          May 15, 2018.
Whereas the United States of America was founded upon the principles of 
        republican governance which include, but are not limited to, an 
        adherence to the rule of law;
Whereas the American law enforcement community embodies society's most salient 
        defenders of the rule of law;
Whereas the ability of the American law enforcement community to effectively 
        preserve the rights of American citizens and uphold the rule of law is 
        predicated upon a healthy and collaborative relationship between police 
        officers and the communities they serve;
Whereas police and community relations have recently experienced periods of 
        strain, where mistrust and suspicion have come to dominate police and 
        community interactions in many communities and undermine effective 
        policing strategies and public safety;
Whereas the legitimate concerns of citizens as well as those of the law 
        enforcement community are not always well understood by each respective 
        constituency; and
Whereas an open, constructive, and mutually respectful dialogue meant to address 
        these legitimate concerns can dramatically improve police and community 
        relations, improve public safety, and engage all of society's 
        stakeholders: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress 
and the President should empower the creation of police and community alliances 
designed to enhance and improve communication and collaboration between members 
of the law enforcement community and the public they serve.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.