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RESOLUTION NO. 7,340
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A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND SUPPORTING OFFICERS
OF THE LITTLE ROCK POLICE DEPARTMENT AND
EMPHASIZING MAJOR CRIME PREVENTION AND ENFORCEMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES.
WHEREAS, the officers of the Little Rock Police
Department are to be commended for their outstanding
contributions to the safety of the citizens of Little Rock; and
WHEREAS, the primary responsibility of the Little Rock
Police Department is to combat crime and protect the lives and
property of Little Rock's citizens; and
WHEREAS, de- emphasizing radar speed control except as
necessary at certain times in certain areas, will result in the
availability of officers for other critical duties; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to correct the erroneous
perception held by some members of the public that the Little
Rock Police Department officers are needed to raise revenue for
the City through the writing of traffic tickets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. That the Little Rock Police Department
officers are hereby commended for their work in combating crime
and in protecting the lives and property of the citizens of
Little Rock.
SECTION 2. That it is not the purpose of the Little Rock
Police Department to raise revenues for the City through the
writing of traffic tickets.
SECTION 3. That the major crime prevention and enforcement
responsibilities of the Little Rock Police Department are to be
emphasized and the personnel of the Little Rock Police Department
are to be utilized in the most effective and efficient way to
reduce crime and accidents.
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SECTION 4. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary 117
herein, this Resolution is not intended in anyway to condone any
violations of traffic laws by the citizens of this community.
ADOPTED: March 5, 1985
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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CIT C ERK E CZECH MAYOR THOMAS A. PRINCE