Humboldt County Democratic Central Committee 
Resolution Urging the City of Eureka
To Establish a Civilian Police Advisory Board
September 12, 2007

Whereas there have been several incidents in recent years where
individuals have died as a result of confrontations with the Eureka
police, and

Whereas significant public concern has arisen over these and other
incidents, and doubt has been expressed by some members of the public
about the appropriateness of police actions and procedures and the
effectiveness of police training, and

Whereas the difficult and danger of police work is increased when a
potion of the community fears or feels hostility toward law
enforcement personnel or doubts the correctness of police procedures
and training, and

Whereas public safety is enhanced and law enforcement personnel are
safer and more effective if the police work within an environment of
widespread public confidence, 

Therefore be it resolved that the Humboldt County Democratic Central
Committee urges the City Council and Mayor of Eureka to establish a
Civilian Police Advisory Board composed of a broad cross section of
respected and knowledgeable community members for the purpose of
advising appropriate City authorities on police training and
procedures and, if requested by the City Council or Mayor, reviewing
incidents of alleged police misconduct, with the purpose of issuing
findings and making recommendations. 

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