Urging strict enforcement of certain statutes relating to the public peace and safety

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WHEREAS, there is also presently in force in the State of Indiana a statute dealing with assaults upon police officers which makes it a felony to draw, use or attempt to use a firearm, deadly or dangerous weapon, or commit a bodily injury upon a police officer, knowing him to be a police officer, when such officer is arresting or attempting to arrest any person, or while such officer is engaged in the execution of any of the duties of a police officer; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: 1 . That in its opinion the prevention of crime is in the best interests of the public; that such pre- vention of crime may best be accomplished and the rights of all of the citizens as guaranteed by the Constitutions of the United States and of the State of Indiana may best be preserved and protected by the strict enforcement of existing state statutes . 2. That the law enforcement officials of the City and County are urged to put forth great effort in the enforcement of all laws dealing with the preser- vation of public peace and safety within the City of South Bend, and particularly the foregoing statutes . 3 . That the news media cooperate with the Council in conveying to the public the information that all of the above described acts are crimes and will be dealt with as such in the community . 4 . That copies of this resolution be delivered by the Clerk to all officials of the City and County charged with the responsibility for the enforce- ment of the foregoing statutes . r_ Membe OP-the ommon ouncil 1st & 2nd READING 11-23-70 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE PUBLIC HEARING 11-23-70 3rd READING NOT APPROVED PASSEDE 11-23-70 FILED IN CLERK'S OFFICE NOV 1 9 1970 KATHRYN L. BLOUGH CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IND. - 2 -