WHEREAS, crime and its effect upon the lives and property of our citizens continue despite efforts by government, citizens' organizations, and many individuals; and
WHEREAS, the problems of crime touch and affect all segments of our society, undermining and eroding the moral and economic strength of our communities and their citizens; and
WHEREAS, there is still a reluctance on the part of many citizens to involve themselves in actions to ensure the protection, rights, and well-being of their fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pineville is currently making an impact on crime and citizen involvement with our successful Community Policing Program; and
WHEREAS, community policing is a quality service with integrity and sensitivity to partnership with its community; and
WHEREAS, as concerns about crime rise, the way Americans think about policing is being transformed. Integration of the creative thinking of law enforcement administrators and academics with a wide body of policy research findings has yielded the concept of community policing. Unlike programs intended to address specific problems faced by law enforcement, community policing calls for an all-encompassing change in the way police perform their duties.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Clarence R. Fields, Mayor of Pineville, do hereby proclaim, The week of May 14 - 19, 2001 as
and call on all citizens to join me in recognizing and commending the fine officers who walk the beat and protect our community.
Assistant Police Chief Rusty Murdock and Police Chief Stanley Rogers look on as Mayor Clarence Fields reads the proclamation proclaiming May 14-19 as "Community Police Week".
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