File #: Proc 14-06    Version: 1 Name: Victim Rights Week Proclamation
Type: Proclamation Status: Passed
File created: 3/28/2014 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/7/2014 Final action: 4/7/2014
Title: Proclamation declaring April 6-12, 2014 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week
Attachments: 1. Proclamation
Title
Proclamation declaring April 6-12, 2014 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week
 
Body
Summary and Background Information:  
Americans are victims of more than 22 million crimes each year, and these crimes can leave a lasting physical, emotional or financial impact on people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. The aftermath of a crime has an affect on family members, friends, neighbors and co-workers. By recognizing National Crime Victims' Rights Week, Commerce City is reaffirming its commitment to respect and support those victims, through the work of the Commerce City Police Department's Victim Services Unit.
 
Staff Responsible (Department Head):  Michelle Halstead
Staff Member Presenting:  Chief Troy Smith
 
Financial Impact:  $0
Funding Source:  N/A
 
Staff Recommendation:  
Approve as presented.
 
Suggested Motion:  
I move to approve Proclamation 14-06, declaring April 7-12 as Victims' Rights Week