(A) Columbia County has adopted and is enforcing this policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non- violent civil rights demonstrations.
(B) Columbia County will ensure that all law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction will enforce all applicable state and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction.
(C) In response to non-violent civil rights demonstrations, Columbia County will be mindful and protective of the rights of all participants in such demonstrations, as well as any onlookers, bystanders, or any other persons located in the vicinity or owning property in the vicinity.
(D) In connection with such demonstrations, the use of force shall be permitted only when necessary to protect the right of individuals or to uphold the law. In no event shall the use of force in excess of that necessary to achieve the lawful goals of Columbia County be permitted.
(Res. 2010.5, passed 1-4-2010; Am. Res. 2018.4, passed 3-5-2018)