October 25, 2022
City Council
DATE: October 25, 2022
TO: Mayor Butt and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Nathaniel Bates, Councilmember
Subject:
Resolution in Support of Police Chief French and the
Richmond Police Department
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Chief Bisa French and Richmond Police Department
have worked hard to serve the people of Richmond and
deserve such acknowledgement from the City Council.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
ADOPT a resolution by the Mayor and City Council
expressing our appreciation and total support for Chief of Police Bisa French and the entire police department of
men and women in blue for their outstanding services to our community – Councilmember Nathaniel Bates (510-
620-6743).
DISCUSSION:
The men and women that serve the people of Richmond, California have worked tirelessly through the years; specifically, through the pandemic and era of defunding the police. I believe recognition is warranted for their commitment, sacrifice, and diligent AGENDA
REPORT
October 25, 2022
work. Therefore, I have requested the adoption of a resolution by the Mayor and City Council on behalf of the community organizations and community members to express appreciation and support for Police Chief Bisa French and the entire staff (sworn and unsworn) of the Richmond Police Department for their outstanding service to the city of Richmond.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Resolution