RESO 2012-11 - Excessive ForceRESOLUTION NO. 2012-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
REGARDING THE USE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE.
WHEREAS, the Huntsville City Council desires to establish its policy regarding the use
of excessive force.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE,
TEXAS THAT;
Section 1: It is the policy of the City of Huntsville Texas to use only that force which is
necessary, reasonable, and lawful to accomplish a legitimate police task and the
lawful goals of the City of Huntsville. This includes prohibiting the use of excessive
force by the law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individual.
The City of Huntsville will be mindful and protective of the rights of all citizens,
including all participants in non - violent civil rights demonstrations and be mindful of
any existing State and local law against barring entrance to or exit from a facility or
location which is the subject of a nonviolent civil rights demonstration, as well as the
rights of any onlookers, bystanders, or any other persons located in the vicinity or
owning property in the vicinity.
Section 2: This Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage
and it is so duly resolved.
DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Texas, on
this, the 7th day of February, 2012.
ATTEST:
APPR
oodward, City Se retary
VED AS TO FORM:
Schneider, City Attorney
THE CITY OF HUNTS
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