Presenter
Presented by Mr. Udin
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Resolution amending Resolution 251 of 2002 entitled "Resolution amending Bill No. 278 of 2002 authorizing the expenditure of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) in order for the Office of the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to retain the services of a qualified, independent consultant to conduct a review of police procedures relating to the incident at 7200 Hermitage Street on February 20, 2002, so as to provide the necessary funding at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00", by changing the managing departments from the Mayor's Office and Director of Public Safety to the Citizens Police Review Board, adjusting certain wording and providing funding for consultants at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00.
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WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the city to be assured that all reasonable steps are taken to insure the safety of its citizens and police officers; and,
WHEREAS, on February 20, 2002, at 7200 Hermitage Street, a Pittsburgh police officer was wounded during an incident wherein police were attempting to take a wanted criminal into custody; and,
WHEREAS, an independent review of this incident by a qualified consultant would be of benefit to the administration of the city and, in particular, the officers of the Bureau of Police; and,
WHEREAS, an independent review of the Hermitage Street and the Lowrie Street and Sheraden Street incidents described below would also be of benefit to the taxpayers of the City of Pittsburgh; and,
WHEREAS, the Acting Chief of the Pittsburgh Police has said that no such independent review is needed and that none will be conducted.
Now, therefore be it resolved by the Council of the City of Pittsburgh as follows:
Section 1. Resolution 251 of 2002 is hereby amended as follows "Resolution amending Bill No. 278 of 2002 authorizing the expenditure of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) in order for the Mayor and Director of the Public Safety Council of the Ci...
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