0421 RESOLUTION NO. 421 ( #4 - 90)
A RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE ACTIONS OF CERTAIN POLICE OFFICERS
OF THE JACKSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT; REQUESTING THAT A REVIEW
BE MADE BY THE MAYOR AND /OR CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION; THAT A FAIR
AND JUST PUNISHMENT BE ADMINISTERED TO THOSE OFFICERS; AND, FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, It has been determined that numerous police offi-
cers of the Jacksonville Police Department have engaged in sexual
activities while on duty; and,
WHEREAS, such activity compromises the officer's ability to
perform their sworn duties of protecting the lives and property
of the citizens of the City of Jacksonville; and,
WHEREAS, the actions of these officers reflect very poorly
on the other police officers who continue to perform their sworn
duties in a professional manner; and,
WHEREAS, the publicity surrounding the investigations of
these officers has reflected improperly on the moral values of
the Jacksonville police Department and the morality of the City
at large; and,
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Jacksonville expect
and deserve professional police protection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Jacksonville
hereby condemns the actions of those police officers who have
engaged in sexual activities while on duty. The City Council
hereby requests that either the Mayor of the City of Jacksonville
and /or the Civil Service Commission review this matter to insure
that a fair and just punishment be administered to the officers
involved, thereby sending a clear signal to all members of the
Jacksonville Police Department that such behavior will absolutely
not be tolerated.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 15th DAY OF MARCH
1990.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
By:
TOMMY SWAIM, MAAYOR
ATTEST:
AP
LUL" . LEONARD, "ITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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KEITH 'AUGHAN, CITY ATTORNEY