City proclaims support for law enforcement

BONNERS FERRY — Councilman Ron Smith, presented a proclamation in support of law enforcement at the July 23 city council meeting, which passed unanimously. Smith began to passionately detail why local law enforcement needed the proclamation in a time of backlash at police.

Regarding the language used in the proclamation before the presentation, concerns were voiced during the meeting. The proclamations language was finalized with the help of Andrakay Pluid; the proclamation was constructed to have concise language.

Proclamation in support of law enforcement

Whereas, the Bonners Ferry City Police Department was formed in 1899 and its officers have served the city of Bonners Ferry and the citizens of the city of Bonners Ferry since its inception.

Whereas, the mission of the city of Bonners Ferry Police Department is to create an atmosphere of partnership with the community toward the common goal of protecting life, property and enhancing the overall quality of life.

Whereas, due to national and international events, law enforcement officers across the globe are facing challenging times.

Now, therefore, be it proclaimed, by the mayor and city council of the city of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, as follows:

The mayor and city council publicly salute and strongly support the service of dedicated law enforcement officers in our community.

The proclamation was approved by the Bonners Ferry City Council on July 23, 2020.