[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 160 (Saturday, September 30, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S4892]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 390--DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 1, 2023, THROUGH 
        OCTOBER 7, 2023, AS ``NATIONAL COMMUNITY POLICING WEEK''

  Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself, Mr. Cornyn, Ms. Hassan, and Mr. Peters) 
submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 390

       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 relationships developed through community policing 
     help protect both law enforcement officers and civilians;
       Whereas law enforcement officers and communities that work 
     together to address public safety concerns can create lasting 
     solutions to difficult challenges;
       Whereas community policing has helped produce reductions in 
     both violent and property crime;
       Whereas events in recent years 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 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 1, 2023, through October 
     7, 2023, 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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