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A RESOLUTION NO. 2020-30 INTRODUCED BY: Mayor Bodnar and Council as a Whole AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE RACIST AND INHUMANE ACTIONS OF THE MINNEAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT AND SUPPORTING FAIR, JUST AND EQUITABLE PRACTICES TO PROTECT THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF ALL CITIZENS WHEREAS, the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, while in the custody of the Minneapolis Police Department, has brought to light the racist, unconscionable and egregious misconduct of its members and has challenged every community to assess its policies and police officer training in order to assure the equal protection of all of its citizens; and WHEREAS, Mayfield Village recognizes that bias -free policies in all aspects of local government, and particularly within the Mayfield Village Police Department, are essential to maintaining the dignity of all citizens as well as public trust and confidence in our actions; and WHEREAS, Mayfield Village and all members of the Mayfield Village Police Department actively strive to ensure that members of our Police Department are properly trained in appropriate response to resistance and avoiding racial profiling and implicit bias; and WHEREAS, the Mayfield Village Police Department has implemented clear policies regarding bias -free policing and the use of body -worn cameras as well as a transparent citizen complaint process. These efforts have thus far proven to be effective measures of ensuring that mistreatment of citizens does not occur; and WHEREAS, it is vitally important that the Mayfield Village Police Department continue to prioritize and enhance such training to safeguard against potential abuses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OHIO, THAT: SECTION 1. The Mayor and Council of Mayfield Village hereby condemn the actions that lead to the death of George Floyd, and support the efforts of citizens and activist groups to peacefully protest. SECTION 2. The Mayor and Council of Mayfield Village do hereby commit that our Police Department will continue its efforts to resist racism, develop and promote policies of diversity and inclusion, and continue to follow best practices to eliminate racial bias in policing. SECTION 3. The Mayor and Council of Mayfield Village do hereby commit to continue to provide the resources necessary to actively and properly train police personnel for the safety it and protection of all.