RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-1258

A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Police Department to advise the Metropolitan Council of the current status of the development and implementation of the Amber Alert Project within the area of the Metropolitan Government.

WHEREAS, on October 2, 2001, the Metropolitan Council adopted Substitute Resolution No. RS2002-769 requesting the Metropolitan Police Department, local television stations, and cable providers to develop the Amber Alert Project within the area of the Metropolitan Government; and

WHEREAS, throughout the nation the running of messages on local television stations, cable television channels, and roadside message boards has resulted in apprehension of persons who have abducted children; and

WHEREAS, a well developed and implemented Amber Alert Project within the area of the Metropolitan Government would provide for better safety for our children.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

SECTION 1. That the Metropolitan County Council hereby goes on record as requesting the Metropolitan Police Department to advise the Metropolitan Council of the current status of the development and implementation of the Amber Alert Project within the area of the Metropolitan Government.

SECTION 2. The Metropolitan Police Department is further requested to provide the council with such information within the next thirty (30) days.

SECTION 3. The Metropolitan Clerk is directed to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the Mayor and the Chief of Police.

SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Carolyn Baldwin Tucker