(A) It is policy of the City of Medford to prohibit the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within the City of Medford's jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in nonviolent civil rights demonstrations.
(B) It is policy of the City of Medford to enforce applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such nonviolent civil rights demonstrations with the City of Medford's jurisdiction.
(C) The officials and employees of the City of Medford shall assist in the orderly prevention of all excessive force with the City of Medford by implementing the authority and enforcement procedures set forth in Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
(D) The City of Medford Common Council directs the City of Medford Police Chief to implement this Resolution by implementing applicable City of Medford Police Department procedures.
(Res. 1859, passed 5-17-19)