HomeMy WebLinkAbout64-15 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 64-15
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FAYETTEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICIES 1.2.1 LIMITS OF AUTHORITY; 1.3.1 USE OF FORCE; 1.3.4 LESS
LETHAL WEAPONS AND DEFENSIVE TACTICS; 46.1.10 ACTIVE
THREATS; 48.1.1 NEXT OF KIN NOTIFICATIONS/ASSISTANCE
SERVICES; AND 71.1.1 DETAINEE TRANSPORT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves
Fayetteville Police Department policies 1.2.1 Limits of Authority; 1.3.1 Use of Force; 1.3.4 Less
Lethal Weapons and Defensive Tactics; 46.1.10 Active Threats; 48.1.1 Next of Kin
Notifications/Assistance Services; and 71.1.1 Detainee Transport.
PASSED and APPROVED this 17 1h day of March, 2015.
ATTEST:
By: A44 -I, , -r- J-Muy-
SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
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City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street
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Text File
File Number: 2015-0111
Agenda Date: 3/17/2015 Version: 1 Status: Agenda Ready
In Control: City Council File Type: Resolution
Agenda Number: A.3
FAYETTEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICIES:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FAYETTEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICIES 1.2.1
LIMITS OF AUTHORITY; 1.3.1 USE OF FORCE; 1.3.4 LESS LETHAL WEAPONS AND
DEFENSIVE TACTICS; 46.1.10 ACTIVE THREATS; 48. 1.1 NEXT OF KIN
NOTIFICATIONS/ASSISTANCE SERVICES; AND 71.1.1 DETAINEE TRANSPORT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves Fayetteville
Police Department policies 1.2.1 Limits of Authority; 1.3.1 Use of Force; 1.3.4 Less Lethal Weapons
and Defensive Tactics; 46.1.10 Active Threats; 48. 1.1 Next of Kin Notifications/Assistance Services;
and 71.1.1 Detainee Transport.
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 311212015
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2015-0111
Legistar File ID
3/17/2015
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
Greg Tabor, Chief of Police 2/20/2015 Police /
Police Department
Submitted By Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
Council approves resolution adopting Fayetteville Police Polices 1.2.1, Limits of Authority; 1.3.1, Use of Force; 1.3.4,
Less Lethal Weapons and Defensive Tactics; 46.1.10, Active Threats; 48.1.1, Next of Kin Notifications / Assistance
Services; and 71.1.1, Detainee Transportation.
Budget Impact:
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Project Number
Budgeted Item? NA Current Budget
Funds Obligated
Current Balance
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Does item have a cost? NA Item Cost
Budget Adjustment Attached? NA Budget Adjustment
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Previous Ordinance or Resolution #I
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Comments:
Approval Date: S,14AY
CITY OF
Tay% Ile
ARKANSAS
MEETING OF MARCH 17, 2015
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Tabor, Chief of Police
PATE: February 20, 2015
SUBJECT: Police Department Policy
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approves resolution adopting Fayetteville Police Policies 1.2.1, Limits of Authority;
1.3.1, Use of Force; 1.3.4, Less Lethal Weapons and Defensive Tactics; 46.1.10, Active
Threats; 48.1.1, Next of Kin Notifications / Assistance Services; and 71.1.1, Detainee
Transportation.
BACKGROUND:
The Fayetteville Police Department is currently in the process of reviewing policies and updating
as necessary to conform to current practices and to comply with accreditation standards.
Policies 46.1.10, Active Threats, and 48.1.1, Next of Kin Notifications / Assistance Services, are
new policies. Policy 1.2.1, Limits of Authority, is an existing policy that was approved by the
council on May 1, 2012. Policy 1.3.1, Use of Force, is an existing policy that was approved by
the council on November 8, 2012. Policy 1.3.4, Less Lethal Weapons and Defensive Tactics, is
an existing policy that was approved by the council on June 7, 2011.
DISCUSSION:
Policy 46.1.10, Active Threats, and Policy 48.1.1, Next of Kin Notifications / Assistance
Services, are new policies that address new accreditation standards. The remaining three
policies are existing policies that contain changes to comply with directives written during our
accreditation process. Other changes to these policies were made to comply with state
standards and current practices of the department. All changes are highlighted.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
These policies will not have any impact on budget or staff.
Attachments:
Fayetteville Police Policy 1.2.1, Limits of Authority
Fayetteville Police Policy 1.3.1, Use of Force
Fayetteville Police Policy 1.3.4, Less Lethal Weapons and Defensive Tactics
Fayetteville Police Policy 46.1.10, Active Threats
Fayetteville Police Policy 48.1.1, Next of Kin Notifications / Assistance Services
Fayetteville Police Policy 71.1.1, Detainee Transportation
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701