HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 95-15 ORIGINAL
RESOLUTION NO.
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS ENDORSING THE PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP OF LAW
ENFORCEMENT, SENIOR/RETIRED LEADERSHIP AND CITY
GOVERNMENT, A TRIAD, WORKING TOGETHER TO FOSTER A
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH FOR REDUCING CRIMES AGAINST
THE COLONY'S SENIOR CITIZENS.
WHEREAS, the proportion of the population becoming senior citizens is increasing at a
significant rate in the United States; and
WHEREAS, senior Americans present a unique challenge, as well as an important source
of support to the law enforcement community; and
WHEREAS, the fear of crime and certain kinds of criminal victimization appear to be
greater for the senior Americans; and
WHEREAS, senior Americans provide the rest of us with the greatest resource of
knowledge, wisdom, and history; and
WHEREAS, it is incumbent upon The Colony Police Department to formulate and
execute policies and procedures to provide protection and services to this vital segment of our
population;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of The Colony,
Texas that The Colony Police Department take a leadership role in raising the consciousness of
the community to the needs and concerns of senior citizens by developing a TRIAD to be
employed by The Colony Police Department in cooperation with the local chapter of the
American Association of Retired Persons and the City of The Colony, which shall develop and
implement crimes against senior Americans training programs and enhance the delivery of law
enforcement services to local citizens.
SIGNED this 15th day of May, 1995.
William W. Manning, Mayor ~x Bruce G. Stewart, Chief of Police
William Bausticker, President Richard Weaver, Chairperson
American Association of Retired Persons Seniors & Law Enforcement Together
The Colony, Texas Chapter (SALT)
Patti A. Hicks, TRMC, City Secretary