HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-015 CCRMember Graves
moved its adoption:
introduced the following resolution and
RESOLUTION NO.2020-15
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF COP AUTISM RESPONSE EDUCATION
AND VITALS APP
WHEREAS, globally, an increasing number of children are being diagnosed with autism
spectrum disorders, and
WHEREAS, According to the Center for Disease Control, Minnesota has the second
highest Autism Prevalence rates in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder are valued members of our
community who have helped to strengthen the City of Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, Individuals on the Autism Spectrum face significant barriers in utilizing
Emergency Services due to sensory processing and other characteristics that are included in the
diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder; and
WHEREAS, members of the Minnesota State Legislature have introduced legislation to
educate and ultimately improve law enforcement responses to Individuals on the Autism
Spectrum and have thus provided the City of Brooklyn Center with the opportunity to improve
service delivery systems to address the diverse needs of its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center supports legislation to appropriate funding towards expansion of the Cop Autism
Response Education (CARE) training model and VITALs app to better meets the needs of
individuals on the Autism Spectrum and build more inclusive communities.
January 13, 2020
Date
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ATTEST: -� �'K4�i �!lL
City Clerk
Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Ryan
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Elliott, Graves, Lawrence -Anderson, Ryan
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.