HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2010-12 Rules regarding use of excessive forceCity of West University Place
Harris County, Texas
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS
REGARDING THE USE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE DURING NONVIOLENT
CIVIL RIGHTS DEMONSTRATIONS, INCLUDING PHYSICALLY BARRING
ENTRANCE TO A FACILITY OR LOCATION WHICH IS THE SUBJECT OF
SUCH DEMONSTRATIONS, AND PROVIDING PENALITIES FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF.
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of West University Place, Texas, to prohibit
the use of excessive force by the law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction
against any individual engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations. The
city/county also prohibits the physical barring of any entrance to, or exit from, such a
facility within its jurisdiction.
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of West University Place, Texas to enforce
this policy to the full extent allowed by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of West
94y Place, Texas, on the 9th day of August , 2010.
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A. Lenz, City SecretaryBob Kelly, May Kr
RECOMMENDED:
Michael" Ross, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
an P. Petrov, City Attorney