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Elko County Proclaims Support for Law Enforcement

The Elko County Commissioners approved Proclamation No. 2020-05 supporting local law enforcement with a full room of citizens expressing their support and thanks as well.  Below is the wording contained in the proclamation. 

 

NO. 2020-05

A PROCLAMATION
BY THE ELKO COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SUPPORTING LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT


WHEREAS,
law enforcement agencies across the nation have recently come under scathing attacks, including riots, physical assaults and verbal abuses, while honoring their oaths to serve and protect our communities; and
 
WHEREAS, Elko County recognizes its local law enforcement personnel are our friends and neighbors active in our communities both as officers and as private citizens; and
 
WHEREAS, Elko County’s law enforcement provides vital public safety services; and
 

WHEREAS, Elko County agencies train their officers to respond to multiple unknown dangerous situations requiring quick, urgent and appropriate action; and

WHEREAS, local law enforcement agencies and personnel honor and respect individual rights and protections guaranteed by the U.S. and Nevada Constitutions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, BY THE ELKO COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, that it supports, admires and defends

ELKO COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT

As it completes its mission to honor,
serve and protect
Elko County citizens and communities.