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III
116TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
S. RES. 351
Designating the week of September 29 through October 5, 2019, as ‘‘National
Community Policing Week’’.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself, Mr. CORNYN, and Ms. HASSAN) submitted the
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating the week of September 29 through October 5,
2019, as ‘‘National Community Policing Week’’.
Whereas police officers are indispensable members of the
community who put their lives on the line to protect oth-
ers;
Whereas promoting strong relationships founded in trust and
mutual respect between law enforcement officers and the
communities they serve helps ensure the safe and effec-
tive execution of the law;
Whereas law enforcement officers and communities that work
together to address public safety concerns can create last-
ing solutions to difficult challenges;
Whereas a long-term commitment to community policing is
necessary to eliminate the underlying causes of crime;
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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 im-
portant tool for improving the relationship between law
enforcement officers and the communities they serve:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
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(1) designates the week of September 29
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through October 5, 2019, as ‘‘National Community
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Policing Week’’; and
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(2) supports community policing and encour-
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ages the people of the United States, law enforce-
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ment agencies, and elected officials to identify ways
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in which communities can improve public safety,
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strengthen relationships, and build trust.
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