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MI SR0149
Resolution
AI Summary
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Opposes defunding or abolishing police departments at any level of government in Michigan.
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Cites law enforcement's role in investigating the 2020 plot to kidnap the Governor and storm the State Capitol as evidence of necessity for police.
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States that eliminating police departments would endanger public safety, create disorder, and burden remaining law enforcement agencies.
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References rioting and looting incidents as justification for maintaining police funding and warns that inadequate law enforcement could harm the state's economy and deter business investment.
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Directs transmission of the resolution to Michigan Townships Association, Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Association of Counties, Michigan Association of Mayors, and Michigan Association of Township Supervisors.
Legislative Description
A resolution to discourage local units of government from defunding or abolishing police departments.
Last Action
Adopted
10/13/2020