HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-125 CCR Member Lin M szkowski introduced the following resolution and
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moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-125
RESOLUTIONEXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION FOR THE
DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF POLICE CHIEF KEVIN J. BENNER
WHEREAS, Chief Kevin J. Benner was hired as a Police Officer by the City of
Brooklyn Center on January 9, 1989; and
WHEREAS Chief Kevin J. Benner has served many roles at the Brooklyn
Center Police Department throughout his career, including but not limited to Detective, Sergeant,
Lieutenant, and Commander; and
WHEREAS, Chief Kevin J. Benner was promoted to Chief Law Enforcement
Officer by the City of Brooklyn Center on July 22, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Chief Kevin J. Benner has represented the Brooklyn Center Police
Department as an active member of Project PEACE domestic advocacy service and has served as
Chairman of the Board along with playing a vital role with the transition to utilizing Cornerstone
domestic advocacy services; and
WHEREAS, Chief Kevin J. Benner has represented the Brooklyn Center Police
Department as an active member of the Cornerstone Board of Directors, representing the cities
involved with the Project PEACE Joint Powers Agreement as a whole including Brooklyn
Center, Crystal, Robbinsdale, and Maple Grove; and
WHEREAS, Chief Kevin J. Benner has represented the Brooklyn Center Police
Department as an active member of the Hennepin County Chiefs of Police Association,
Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, and International Association of Chiefs of Police; and
WHEREAS, Chief Kevin J. Benner has represented the Brooklyn Center Police
Department as an active member of the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Alternatives
Initiative, which produces positive outcomes for youth, facilities, and communities while
protecting public safety; and
WHEREAS, Chief Kevin J. Benner has played a vital role in the growth and
success of the Joint Community Police Partnership ("JCPP"), serving as the Chairman of the
JCPP Executive Committee, which has contributed to building community trust and
communication between police and community members, improving on the safety and livability
of our community; and
WHEREAS, Chief Kevin J. Benner has represented the JCPP and the City of
Brooklyn Center in Denmark, meeting with their law enforcement leaders and sharing ideas
about building community and police relations within a culturally diverse community; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-125
WHEREAS, Chief Kevin J. Benner has accepted an award from the Vera
Institute of Justice on behalf of the City of Brooklyn Center, which recognized Brooklyn Center
for efforts put forth with respect to Engaging Police in Immigrant Communities ("EPIC"); and
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WHEREAS, Chief Kevin J. Benner's dedicated public service and civic effort
for the betterment of the community merit the gratitude of the citizens of Brooklyn Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, upon the recommendation of the City Manager, that we recognize
the honorable retirement of Chief Kevin J. Benner on August 1, 2015, and express sincere
appreciation for his dedicated public service. We wish Kevin and his family the very best in the
future.
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August 10, 2015
Date Mayor
ATTEST: 4"A_U�N
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kris Lawrence-Anderson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.