[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 746 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 746

     Designating the week of October 4 through October 10, 2020, as 
                 ``National Community Policing Week''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 5, 2020

 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Cornyn, and Ms. Hassan) submitted the 
   following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
                               Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
     Designating the week of October 4 through October 10, 2020, as 
                 ``National Community Policing Week''.

Whereas police officers are indispensable members of the community who put their 
        lives on the line to protect others;
Whereas promoting strong relationships founded in trust and mutual respect 
        between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve helps 
        ensure the safe and effective execution of the law;
Whereas law enforcement officers and communities that work together to address 
        public safety concerns can create lasting solutions to difficult 
        challenges;
Whereas recent events have sparked a nationwide call to improve the interactions 
        between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve, 
        particularly communities of color;
Whereas community policing facilitates peaceful dialogue, capable of fostering 
        understanding and trust, between law enforcement officers and civilians;
Whereas community policing can help improve the equal enforcement of the laws;
Whereas community policing informs the public about the challenges that law 
        enforcement officers face in executing their duties and provides law 
        enforcement officers insight into the concerns of community members;
Whereas a long-term commitment to community policing is necessary to eliminate 
        the underlying causes of crime;
Whereas the advancement of community policing should be supported to ensure that 
        State and local law enforcement agencies have necessary resources; and
Whereas community policing has been recognized as an important tool for 
        improving the relationship between law enforcement officers and the 
        communities they serve: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates the week of October 4 through October 10, 
        2020, as ``National Community Policing Week''; and
            (2) supports community policing and encourages the people 
        of the United States, law enforcement agencies, and elected 
        officials to identify ways in which communities can improve 
        public safety, strengthen relationships, and build trust.
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