Chapter 9.18
EXCESSIVE FORCE

Sections:

9.18.010    Statement of county policy.

9.18.010 Statement of county policy.

A.    It is the policy of the county that excessive force by local law enforcement agencies shall not be used against individuals engaged in lawful and nonviolent civil rights demonstrations within the county boundaries.

B.    It is the policy of the county to enforce applicable state and local laws against the physical barring of an entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of nonviolent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction.

C.    The county commissioners recommend that the Adams County sheriff implement the resolution codified in this chapter by amending applicable sheriff department procedures. (Res. R-02-94 §§ 1—3, 1994)