serve as chairperson of the advisory committee; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission, working
with the advisory committee, conduct a thorough and
comprehensive study of existing State and local law enforcement
policies and procedures for responding to acts of civil
disobedience, including training and response programs, crowd
control tactics, the use of less-than-lethal force, the issues
set forth in this resolution and other related issues as
determined by the Joint State Government Commission; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission, working
with the advisory committee, review the following to identify
the best law enforcement practices for responding to acts of
civil disobedience and the causes of escalation from peaceful
demonstration to violent protest and develop recommendations
best suited for law enforcement agencies in this Commonwealth:
(1) Proposals and policies of other states.
(2) Policies currently in place at law enforcement
agencies in this Commonwealth and other states.
(3) Other resources on the issues of civil disobedience
and law enforcement practices;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission
establish a process by which interested members of the public
can make suggestions and have input; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the task force recommend changes to State law,
practices, policies and procedures relating to law enforcement
responses to acts of civil disobedience that are necessary to
ensure the rights and safety of demonstrators, law enforcement
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