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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1970
<br />RESOLUTIONS
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 255 -70
<br />A RESOLUTION URGING STRICT ENFORCEMENT OF
<br />CERTAIN STATUTES RELATING TO THE PUBLIC
<br />PEACE AND SAFETY
<br />WHEREAS, there is presently in force in the State of Indiana a statute dealing
<br />with disorderly conduct which makes it a criminal offense to act in a loud, boisterous or
<br />disorderly manner so as to disturb the peace and quiet of any neighborhood or family, by
<br />loud or unusual noise, or by tumultuous or offensive behavior, or by quarreling, challeng-
<br />ing to a fight, or fighting; and
<br />WHEREAS, there is also presently in force in the State of Indiana a statute
<br />dealing with rioting which makes it a criminal offense for three or more persons to do an
<br />act in a violent and tumultuous manner; and
<br />WHEREAS, there is also presently in force in the State of Indiana a statute
<br />dealing with riotous conspiracy which makes it a felony for three or more persons to unite
<br />for the purpose of doing any unlawful act in the night time, or while wearing caps, masks,
<br />or being otherwise disguised; and
<br />WHEREAS, there is also presently in force in the State of Indiana a statute
<br />dealing with disturbance of public meetings which makes it a criminal offense for anyone,
<br />by any loud or unnecessary talking or yelling, or by any threatening, abusive, profane or
<br />obcene language or violent actions, or by any other rude behavior interrupts, molests or
<br />disturbs any meeting of persons met together for any lawful purpose; and
<br />WHEREAS, there is also presently in force in the State of Indiana a statute
<br />dealing with routs or riots which makes it a misdemeanor for three or more persons to meet
<br />together to do an unlawful act upon a common cause, and to make advances toward the commis-
<br />sion thereof; and
<br />WHEREAS, there is also presently in force in the state of Indiana a statute
<br />dealing with the carrying of dangerous weapons which makes it a criminal offense to wear
<br />or carry concealed a pistol, gun, bowie knife, switch -blade knife, or any knife the blade
<br />of which opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device
<br />in the handle of the knife, or any other dangerous or deadly weapon, or to carry any such
<br />weapon openly with the intent or avowed purpose of injuring someone; and
<br />WHEREAS, there is also presently in force in the State of Indiana, a statute
<br />dealing with the obstructing of firemen which makes it a criminal offense to intentionally
<br />impede or interfere, or attempt to impede or interfere with any fireman performing his
<br />emergency functions or duties as a fireman; and
<br />WHEREAS, there is also presently in force in the State of Indiana a statute
<br />dealing with resisting or interfering with a police officer which makes it a misdemeanor
<br />to forcibly assault, resist, oppose, obstruct, prevent, impede or interfere with any
<br />police officer_ while such officer is arresting or attempting to arrest any person, or
<br />while such officer is engaged in the execution of any of the duties of a police officer;
<br />and
<br />WHEREAS, there is also presently in force in the State of Indiana a statute
<br />dealing with assaults upon police officers which makes it a felony to draw, use or attempt
<br />to use a firearm, deadly or dangerous weapon, or commit a bodily injury upon a police offi-
<br />cer, knowing him to be a police officer, when such officer is arresting or attempting to
<br />arrest any person, or while such officer is engaged in the execution of any of the duties
<br />of a police officer;
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
<br />Indiana:
<br />1. That in its opinion the prevention of
<br />of the public; that such prevention o
<br />and the rights of all of the citizens
<br />tions of the United States and of the
<br />preserved and protected by the strict
<br />statutes.
<br />crime is in the best interests
<br />E crime may best be accomplished
<br />as guaranteed by the Constitu-
<br />State of Indiana may best be
<br />enforcement of existing state
<br />2. That the law enforcement officials of the City and County are urged
<br />to put forth great effort in the enforcement of all laws dealing with
<br />the preservation of public peace and safety within the City of South
<br />Bend, and particularly the foregoing statutes.
<br />3. That the news media cooperate with the-Council in conveying to the public
<br />the information that all of-the above described acts are crimes and will
<br />be cult with as such in the community.
<br />4. That copies of this resolution be delivered by the Clerk to all officials
<br />of the City and County charged with the responsibility for the enforce-
<br />ment of the foregoing statutes.
<br />/s/ Janet S. Allen
<br />Member of the Common Council
<br />A public hearing was held at this time on the above resolution. Councilman Allen stated the
<br />resolution was to advise the public that the above are crimes and should be dealt with
<br />properly. Councilman Laven said there is no objection to peaceful demonstrations, but he
<br />(Mr. Thomas Brown, address not given, questioned passing additional, new restrictive laws,
<br />Councilman Allen said these laws mentioned in the Resolution are now on the books)
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