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IN CITY COUNCIL

May 18, 2009

COUNCILLOR DECKER

COUNCILLOR DAVIS

COUNCILLOR KELLEY

COUNCILLOR MAHER

COUNCILLOR REEVES

VICE MAYOR SEIDEL

MAYOR SIMMONS

COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

COUNCILLOR WARD

WHEREAS:
In the May 14^th edition of the Boston Globe there was an article entitled "Police to review policy on rape alert"; and



WHEREAS:
In this article it was stated that, regarding rape alerts, the Boston Police Department does "...not put out alerts until we detect a pattern"; and



WHEREAS: This policy is coming under criticism and scrutiny as an immediate rape alert could possibly prevent further attacks due to increased community awareness and vigilance; now therefore be it



ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner and to inform the Council as to the City's policy regarding rape alerts; and be it further

ORDERED: That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on this matter.

In City Council May 18, 2009
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk


A true copy;


ATTEST:-
                          D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk