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To Recognize the Partnership Between the Ohio State University Police and Columbus Police Departments during a Tragic Time in our Community
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WHEREAS, the Ohio State University and Columbus Police Departments have had a longstanding working relationship; and
WHEREAS, Columbus Police Chief Kim Jacobs and Ohio State University Police Chief Craig Stone lead great departments with honorable police officers; and
WHEREAS, on Monday, November 28, 2016, the Columbus and Ohio State University communities were met with a horrible act of violence; and
WHEREAS, both departments worked quickly and diligently to make certain that no fatal injuries would occur; and
WHEREAS, when faced with adversity, the Columbus and Ohio State University Police Departments took the necessary action to diffuse the situation and ensure the safety of Ohio State students, faculty, and staff and Columbus residents; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby commend The Ohio State University and Columbus Police Departments for keeping the Columbus and Ohio State communities safe through professionalism, great valor, and an amicable partnership.