HomeMy WebLinkAbout1890 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO 1890
A RESOLUTION endorsing improved relations between ethnic
minorities and local law enforcement
WHEREAS, a perception of insensitivity toward ethnic minorities on the
part of the city's law enforcement officers and city officials has been raised
recently by various representatives of the ethnic minorities residing or
employed in the Pasco community, and
WHEREAS, the various ethnic minority representatives have formed a
Citizen Advisory Committee on Law Enforcement (CACLE) whose principal
objective it is to improve communication with and local services to ethnic
minorities in the Pasco community, and
WHEREAS, the CACLE and local law enforcement officials have entered
into a cooperative agreement providing for their mutual assistance in working
toward an awareness and understanding of cultural differences, as well as
improved relations with local law enforcement, and
WHEREAS, maintenance of racial harmony and cultural understanding
among all citizens is essential to the preservation of a safe and peaceful
community in which to live and work, NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO
That the City Council wholeheartedly endorses the working agreement
between CACLE and local law enforcement officials (a copy of which is
attached hereto) and, further, the City Manager hereby is authorized and
directed to take such administrative action as he may deem necessary and
appropriate to fulfill the objectives of said agreement
-6ezASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco this ? -77—d---(14-t} , 1989
/a day of
ATTEST
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LY WELLS, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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GREG A C..JBSTELLO, City Attorney
COMMUNITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
Franklin County, Washington Date .›TroJe.t.i)1989 .)
The following statements of understanding represent an agreement between the
Franklin County Sheriff's and Pasco Police Departments and the Citizen
Advisory Committee on Law Enforcement. The agreement is for a specific course
of action related to establishing a community advocacy group, the recruitment
and employment of racial minorities and the review of current policies and
procedures to improve communication and services to the community, and
specifically the ethnic minority community, was accomplished during joint
meetings involving the afore-mentioned parties commencing on June 22, 1989 in
Pasco, Washington. These sessions are being provided on-going technical
assistance and facilitated by P. Diane Schneider, a representative of the
Community Relations Service of the U.S. Department of Justice, Region X,
Seattle, Washington, to cooperate in achieving mutual goals.
1. The Franklin County Sheriff's Department, and the Pasco Police Department,
with the approval of the respective authorizing governmental entities, will
meet every fourth Thursday with the Citizen Advisory Committee on Law
Enforcement, (hereinafter referred to as CACLE) and as otherwise determined
necessary. This group will consist of representatives of Franklin County and
City of Pasco ethnic minority communities and Franklin County/City of Pasco
law enforcement agencies.
The participating entities will work to create effective community
relations programs specifically in the ethnic community to include:
(1) Improved open communication between law enforcement and
racial/ethnic minorities in the community.
(2) A better understanding of the roles and capabilities of law
enforcement among members of Franklin county/City of Pasco racial/ethnic
community.
(3) A better understanding of racial/ethnic minority concerns among
law enforcement officials/officers (ie. cultural uniqueness, cultural
awareness, sensitivity training.)
(4) Work cooperatively and assist law enforcement in combating the
drug problem and other criminal activity in the community.
(5) A means of assisting law enforcement agencies with recruitment
of personnel for affirmative action to achieve parity in hiring of ethnic
minorities and in development of selective certification criteria to improve
services to the ethnic minority community.
(6) Jointly pursue police/citizen partnerships (e.g.
community-oriented policing).
2. The Tr-Cities American GI Forum, The Tr-Cities Latin American
Association, The Benton/Franklin Hispanic Voters Coalition, The Hispanic
Professional Association, The Tr-Cities NAACP, Pasco Laos Family Committee
and other interested ethnic minority community service organizations agree to
jointly assist the Franklin County Sheriff's Department and the City of Pasco
Police Department in minority recruitment efforts by identifying and
recommending suitable candidates for employment consideration.
By:
Je e Torres, President
City of Pasco
by:
by:
3. If the parties are unable to agree on a resolution of a problematic matter
after the issue has been fully researched and discussed, mediation will be
sought through the Community Relations Service or other appropriate dispute
resolution organization.
DATED: This -9,/ day of 1989.
Franklin County Sheriff's Department:
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'chard at im, Sheriff
Citizen Advisory Committee on Law Enforcement:
Witnessed by:
P. Diane Schneider, Conciliator
Community Relations Service
U.S. Department of Justice