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RESOLUTION NO. 4635 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING PEACEABLE EXERCISE OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND THE EFFORTS OF THE WOMEN AND MEN OF THE EUGENE POLICE DEPARTMENT The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that: The City of Eugene has consistently demonstrated a strong and abiding commitment to civil rights and the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The City of Eugene continues to actively encourage and promote open exercise of the freedom to assemble, the freedom of speech, and supports the right of people to peaceably protest without fear for their safety. The City of Eugene, unlike many communities, encourages people to participate in open, active debate and dialogue, because we believe that it is through vigorous inquiry and dialogue and debate that we, as a community, learn and advance. We, as a community, rely on the Eugene Police Department for the safety and protection of all people and property. The people of Eugene expect and rely upon police to enforce our laws against criminal misconduct. The right to assemble does not include the right to injure another human being. The right to freedom of speech does not include the right to destroy property. The actions of some participants in recent protests have created significant danger for both the Eugene Police and the general public and required the expenditure of substantial resources. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows: Section 1. Reaffirms its continuing support for the peaceable exercise of constitutional rights. Section 2. Reaffirms its continuing support for the efforts of the Police Commission in its review of the Eugene Police Department policies and practices. Resolution 4635 - Page 1