HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2022-12 Crime_ResponseRESOLUTION NO. 2022-12
CRIME RESPONSE
WHEREAS, a marked increase in crimes of property and of the person has occurred in Edina
and across many areas of the Metro; and
WHEREAS, among the most significant responsibilities of elected officials on every level: local,
county, and state, is the public safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, crime knows no distinction: race, creed, or political affiliation is not a
consideration; only what the criminal element can gain by victimizing law abiding citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:
1. The law, including prosecution of repeat offenders, must be strictly enforced at all levels of
the criminal justice system.
2. Such enforcement must never be discriminatory or lead to racial profiling and shall protect all
Edina residents.
3. Such action is necessary to protect the public safety, the well-being of the community and
affirm that we are better together.
4. The City Council declares its official intent to support the Edina Police Department, and to
cooperate with State and County authorities in the required effort to return our homes,
streets, and commercial areas to the level of safety all law-abiding citizens deserve and
demand.
Dated: January 4, 2022
Attest:
Sharon Allison, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the
attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of
January 4, 2022, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this _______ day of __________________, 2022.
City Clerk