Citizen Anticrime Patrol Assistance Act

Summary

Citizen Anticrime Patrol Assistance Act - Declares the following as findings of fact and purpose: (1) public safety and security is best achieved through cooperation between the general public and local law enforcement officials; (2) citizens of various communities have demonstrated their ability to effectively organize against crime; (3) law enforcement officers welcome this organization; and (4) the regular presence of citizens on streets in buildings and unprotected areas can help resolve and deter crimes. Authorizes financial grants to residents' organization which have established a plan demonstrating: (1) need for assistance; (2) the effectiveness of the plan; (3) coordination with plans of surrounding communities; (4) the support of the community; (5) consultations with local law enforcement authorities; and (6) that the plan provides for the civil and constitutional rights of all members of the community. Specifies that the plan must provide for roving or stationary crime patrols and escorts for persons leaving their residence after dark and/or rapid reporting of suspicious and criminal activity. Requires programs for educating, equipping, and training such organizations. Specifies that no funds granted under this Act shall be used to pay the cost of purchase lease, rental or use of firearms, other weapons, or the use of any motor vehicle. Defines "residents' organizations' as any organization of persons in which the primary criterion for active membership is current residence in a local neighborhood which is organized for the purpose of general service to the community. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 February 1973

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