A resolution designating the week of October 4 through October 10, 2020, as "National Community Policing Week".

III 116TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION S. RES. 746 Designating the week of October 4 through October 10, 2020, as ‘‘National Community Policing Week’’. 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 NOVEMBER 12, 2020 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to 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 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; VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:07 Nov 13, 2020 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\SR746.ATS SR746 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS 2 SRES 746 ATS Whereas recent events have sparked a nationwide call to im- prove the interactions between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve, particularly communities of color; Whereas community policing facilitates peaceful dialogue, ca- pable of fostering understanding and trust, between law enforcement officers and civilians; Whereas community policing can help improve the equal en- forcement 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 im- portant tool for improving the relationship between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate— 1 (1) designates the week of October 4 through 2 October 10, 2020, as ‘‘National Community Policing 3 Week’’; and 4 (2) supports community policing and encour- 5 ages the people of the United States, law enforce- 6 ment agencies, and elected officials to identify ways 7 VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:07 Nov 13, 2020 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\SR746.ATS SR746 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS 3 SRES 746 ATS in which communities can improve public safety, 1 strengthen relationships, and build trust. 2 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:07 Nov 13, 2020 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\SR746.ATS SR746 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS