DEPARTMENT: Sheriff
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Proclamation Of Correctional Officers And Police Officers Weeks In Dakota County
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Proclaim the week of May 5-11, 2024 as Correctional Officers Week and the week of May 12-18, 2024 as Police Officers Week in Dakota County.
SUMMARY
Under Minn. Stat. § 387.03 and 387.11, the Sheriff shall keep and preserve the peace of the County, pursue and apprehend all felons, execute all processes, writs, precepts, and orders issued or made by lawful authority. The Sheriff investigates recreational vehicle accidents and searches for drowned bodies or lost persons. The Sheriff shall have the charge and custody of the county jail and receive and keep safely all persons lawfully committed thereto.
The week of May 5-11, 2024 is recognized as National Correctional Officers Week. President Ronald Regan issued Presidential Proclamation 5187- National Corrections Officers Week to recognize the difficult work the profession does for its citizens.
The week of May 12-18, 2024 is recognized as National Police Officers Week. President John F. Kennedy issued Proclamation 3466 - Police Officers Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15th, to honor Peace Officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.
RECOMMENDATION
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In recognition of correctional and licensed Peace Officers who have sworn to serve and protect, staff recommends the Dakota County Board of Commissioners recognizes and proclaims the week of May 5-11, 2024 as Correctional Officers Week and May 12-18, 2023 as Police Officers Week in Dakota County.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, under Minn. Stat. § 387.03 and 387.11, the Sheriff shall keep and preserve the peace of the county, pursue and apprehend all felons, execute all processes, writs, precepts, and orders issued or made by lawful authority; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff shall have the charge and custody of the county jail and receive and keep safely all persons lawfully committed thereto; and
WHEREAS, the week of May 5-11, 2024 is nationally recognized as Correctional Officers Week; and
WHEREAS, the week of May 12- 18, 2024 is nationally recognized as Police Officers Week and May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims May 5-11, 2024 as Correctional Officers Week and May 12-18, 2024 as Police Officers Week in Dakota County.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
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BOARD GOALS
☐ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT LEVEL
☐ Inform and Listen ☐ Discuss ☐ Involve ☒ N/A
CONTACT
Department Head: Joe Leko
Author: Joe Leko