HomeMy WebLinkAboutDiamond Bar Responsible Policing Letter 7-21-2020
City of Diamond Bar
21810 Copley Drive | Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178
(909) 839-7000
www.DiamondBarCA.gov
Steve Tye
Mayor
Nancy A. Lyons
Mayor Pro Tem
Andrew Chou
Council Member
Ruth M. Low
Council Member
Jennifer “Fred” Mahlke
Council Member
July 21, 2020
Sheriff Alex Villanueva
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
211 West Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
RE: Responsible Policing and Use of Force Reform
Dear Sheriff Villanueva:
The City of Diamond Bar respectfully supports efforts by the State, County, Sheriff’s
Department, and law enforcement agencies throughout California to engage
and provide the long-term structural change needed to ensure the safety of the
community and law enforcement personnel. We can all agree that racism and
discrimination have no place in our society.
It is with the tragic death of Mr. George Floyd and national events that have
resulted in all law enforcement agencies, municipalities and state agencies
evaluating their use of force policies. There are several endeavors currently
underway by the State Legislature, private movement with Campaign Zero and
8CantWait, as well as public engagement at each of our respective public
meetings.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has historically served our community
as its mandate and provided exceptional service since the City’s incorporation. It
is the City’s understanding that the Sheriff’s Department has previously instituted
policies consistent with action items requested under Campaign Zero. The City
supports the Department as it works collaboratively with the Board of Supervisors,
to continue these proactive measures.
The City Council values the hard work of our law enforcement officers and
recognizes that they dedicate themselves to the highest ethical standards and
serve our community of Diamond Bar with honor every day. The Diamond Bar City
Council is hopeful and supportive of all efforts, working in partnership with the
County Board of Supervisors and Sheriff’s Department, to continue to evaluate
and implement meaningful reform that will ultimately ensure the safety of the
public and law enforcement personnel.
Sheriff Alex Villanueva
Responsible Policing and Use of Force Reform
July 21, 2020
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If you have any questions, City Manager Dan Fox is available to discuss with your
staff and can be reached at 909.839.7010 or dfox@diamondbarca.gov.
Sincerely,
Steve Tye, Mayor
City of Diamond Bar
CC: Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
City Council
City Manager
Captain Al Reyes, LASD