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III117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. RES. 413IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESOctober 7, 2021Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Cornyn, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Van Hollen, and Mr. Peters) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed toRESOLUTION Designating the week of October 3 through October 9, 2021, 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; andWhereas 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

That the Senate—(1)designates the week of October 3 through October 9, 2021, 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.