ORD NO. 2017-06 COMMUNITY POLICINGORDINANCE NO. 2017-06
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bainbridge Island, Washington, relating
to Community Policing.
WHEREAS, on February 14, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2017-09,
affirming that the City of Bainbridge Island is a Welcoming and Inclusive City that
respects the fundamental human dignity of all people; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND,
WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Immigrant Status Information.
A. Unless required by law or court order, no City of Bainbridge Island Police Department
officer or employee shall inquire into the immigration status or nationality of any person,
or engage in activities designed to ascertain the immigration status or nationality of any
person.
B. The Bainbridge Island Police Department shall not investigate, arrest, or detain any
person based solely on immigration status or nationality.
C. The Bainbridge Island Police Department shall maintain policies consistent with this
section.
Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days
from its passage, approval, and publication as required by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 21st day of February, 2017.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE :
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Christine Brown, City Clerk
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NUMBER:
February 3, 2017
February 21, 2017
February 24, 2017
March 1, 2017
2017-06
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