Fiscal Note
No fiscal impact.
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Recognizing the support of law enforcement agencies that worked the Halloween event on State Street in Madison from October 28, 2005 through October 30, 2005.
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WHEREAS, the Madison Police Department recognizes and appreciates the supporting law enforcement agencies that worked the Halloween event on State Street in Madison from October 28, 2005 through October 30, 2005; and,
WHEREAS, those participating agencies provided security to approximately 80,000 people who visited from all over the United States; and,
WHEREAS, the plan for the Halloween event was coordinated and executed due to the extreme professionalism shown by law enforcement officers from five agencies; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Madison hosted a Halloween event for the 28th consecutive year on State Street; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Madison recognizes the following law enforcement agencies that participated in numerous duties ranging from traffic security to crowd control, to arrest processing: Wisconsin State Patrol, Dane County Sheriff's Office, University of Wisconsin Police, Middleton Police, Capitol Police, and Town of Madison Police; and,
WHEREAS, for two consecutive nights these officers followed a comprehensive plan to ensure those attending the event were safe and orderly; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Madison realizes the need for additional law enforcement support during the Halloween event; and,
WHEREAS, the challenges to the event are complex and rely on sound judgment and patience; and,
WHEREAS, this event demonstrates the continued support law enforcement agencies in Dane County continue to provide each other;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Madison expresses its sincere appreciation for the dedication, hard work, and cooperation the aforementioned agencies provided in making the 2005 Halloween event successful and safe.