Rosenthal Amendment to: Amendment to the Town's General By-Laws adding new Article 4.10 - Community Control over Police Surveillance and Militarization

Petitioner: Martin Rosenthal, TMM9

Annual Town Meeting, May 2018

Motion to refer to Commissino on Diversity, Inclusion, & Community Relations, in consultation with the Select Board, to study the issues raised by Articles 28-30 in more depth.

Official Town Meeting Vote Select Board Advisory Board

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Final Result:

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Community Organization Recommendations
PAX Green Caucus
Official Text of the Article

RESOLVED: to refer the general subject matters of arts. 28-30, including inventory of and prospective policies for the acquisition and use of surveillance and military equipment, as they pertain to all Town and School Departments -- including related policies, such as existing or future surveillance cameras, and the future use of body and cruiser cameras -- to the Commission on Diversity, Inclusion, & Community Relations to consult with the Select Board and form a working group -- including appropriate technical expertise, departmental members, and community representatives -- to hold at least one public hearing, to assist the Select Board in reporting back proposal(s) as soon as reasonably feasible for a future Town Meeting warrant.


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