HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-624-08.24.2020Prepared by Kelley Felchle, Clerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, IA 50703,
(319) 291-4323.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-624
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE WATERLOO POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP A NEW INSIGNIA.
WHEREAS, the guiding mission of the Waterloo Police Department is to “committed to
service, procedural justices, and the sanctity of human life,” carrying out their duties “within a
framework of service, uncompromising integrity, fiscal responsibility, professionalism, vigilance,
and bias free conduct”; and
WHEREAS, the overall purpose of law enforcement is to protect and serve the citizens
and residents of the community which is built upon the bedrock of trust and integrity; and
WHEREAS, the griffin insignia utilized by the Waterloo Police Department since its
adoption in 1964 leaves many citizens and residents feeling uncomfortable and distrustful when
dealing with the Waterloo Police Department; and
WHEREAS, this discomfort and distrust can make the job of Waterloo law enforcement
officers more difficult in carrying out their duties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNICL OF THE CITY OF
WATERLOO, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Mayor shall establish a small committee of not less than eight (8) and not more
than ten (10) individuals to determine how to change the Police Department insignia.
Committee members shall be balanced in their opinion on the issue. Both At-Large
Council members shall serve as non-voting, ex-officio members of the committee.
2. That a revision of the current griffin logo will be initially considered by the committee.
3. That the committee will address the scope, time-frame, and cost of creating a new
insignia.
4. That all recommendations require majority approval of the committee.
5. That the committee shall present a final report to the Waterloo City Council, for the
council’s approval, by June 30, 2021.
6. That a preliminary financial report shall be delivered to the Waterloo City Council by
February 1, 2021.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, this this 24th day of August 2020.
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Quentin Hart, Mayor
Resolution No. 2020-624
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ATTEST:
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Kelley Felchle
City Clerk