HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-12-08 98-47 RESOLVEItem No. 98_4L
Date: 12-g
fwn✓Subject: RESOLVE: Recognizing the Realtor PoRce Department for Theft Professional
Response ro a Barricaded Suspect Situation on November 14, 1997
Responsible Department: City Commit
Consummatory:
On Friday.November 14,1997,1 Bmgor PolkeDepadtuemtwspmdedwabarncadedswpenm0. Duringthe
four and me-helfhow dmetim of this hosimt, the suspect Pool approxlmmely 20 shots, many at police
personnel. Officers at the acme responded with great profesaionalim end control, frieg only two shots necessary
to Imack out street lights to limit flee suspect's field ofview.
Officer Mark Hathaway playod a pivotal role m megotemag with the suspect and wnvwcimg him to smrmder.
Other officers were essential in securing the scene and ensuring the safety of other residents, including members of
the Departments Special Response team. Further support was provided by the Mame State Police, Penobscot
Coumy Sheriffs Department, and Brews Police.
All of the members of the Bangor Police Department and supporting law enforcement personnel displayed
«emplary patience and calm he the face of risky and volatile shostion Then performance was memorable and
reFlees well on the professionalism and ten coati; of the entire Police Department.
The etmched Resolvewill recognize these efforts
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Managers Comments: Recommend approval. s7
WrA City Manager
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98-47
Assigned to Pull Council December 8, 1997
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Respome M a Barricaded Suspect Situation on November 14,1999
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RESOLVED.
WHEREAS, on Friday, November 14,1997, personnel of the Bangor Police Department responded to
baniceded suspect cal); and
WHEREAS, during a 4.5 how period, due ampect fired approximately 20 shots, many directed at Police
persomel; and
WHEREAS,. Officer Mark Hathaway played a pivotal role in negotiating with the suspect and
convincing him to peacefully surrender; and
WHEREAS, the calm and professional response of our Police psmomel, assisted by personnel of the
Maine Stele Police, Penobscot County Sheriffs Department, mrd Brewer Police
Department, was essential in protecting the safety of citizens in the area and bringing this
situation to a Peaceful and sae resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BANGOR, THAT: we hereby recognize and commend the professiomhsm and discipline shown
by all of the law enforcement persormel involved in the incident on Friday, November 14, 1997.
We particularly commend Officer Mark Hathaway for his negotiating skills; the officers m the
scene who exercised significant tommint under fire; and tome who assisted ow Department in
these efforts. The behavior of those individuals exemplifies their courage, dedication on, the safety
of the public, and high degree of heading and professionalism. It reflects well on the leadership of
the Department, [M quality and for dedication of all Department persomel.
IN CITY COUNCIL
December 8, 1997
Passed
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98-47
B E 5 0 L V E
Remrnlilvo the Bangor Police Department
for Their Professional Response to a
Barricaded Suspect Situation on November
14, 1997
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