03/25/2019 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Agenda Packet

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DIZ-Al"TO MAY 2819 S11t,"(1AL & ANNIJALTOWN Mf'�FHNG WARR.ANTI-lage 35 and, whereas the mission of the Mashpee Police Department states that the "Department strongly embraces the philosophy of community policing...vve hope to build a strong collaborative supportive relationship, which will build public trust and mutual respect between our citizens and our police department, increasing the quality of life for those that live, work and visit the beautiful � Town ofK4as6pee." and, whereas the Town of Mashpee Inclusion and Diversity CmnnrnKt8e includes the purpose to "Strive for a community characterized by the values of inclusion. inclusion is defined as actively pursuing goals of including, integrating, engaging, and welcoming all persons regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, creed, ancestry national origin, military orveteran status, marital status,family status, or receipt ofpublic benefits." and, whereas the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts has stated that the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the Federal government from compelling States tu employ their resources to administer and enforce Federal programs; and ruled "Conspicuously absent from our oznnnlon law is any authority (in the absence of a statute) for police officers to arrest generally for civil matters, let alone authority to arrest specifically for Federal civil immigration matters." It IsTherefore Resolved andtheTown Meeting is petitioned toforbid all local and non-local officials in K4ashpee in the absence of probable cause of criminal activity, to the extent legally permissible, and in keeping with current practice, from: l. Participating in or cooperating with any inquiry, investigation, surveillance or detention having to do with immigration matters falling under the jurisdiction of the Federal government. 2. Enforcing immigration matters. 3. Profiling based on race, ethnicity, citizenship, religion, orpolitical values 4. Using town funds and other town resources for the enforcement of federal immigration laws to the extent permissible by law, and unless presented with a criminal warrant or other evidence oFprobable cause asrequired bythe 4th Amendment nfthe USConstitution. 5. Violating the civil liberties and human rights of all residents and visitors regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, ability, sexual and gender identity, national origin, or citizenship and immigration status. Submitted by Petition Explanation: This article is our way 10 show our support and thanks for the current practice and pwlicyofMashpeepolice'srnissiono["oonnrUuDitypolidng," ando[the0veFsityConnnohtee'sgoal of keeping Mashpeeawelcoming community for all residents. Its goal istoreinforce adherence to current |av4 to our civil liberties, and to the priority for local resources to be directed toward the safety oFK4ashpee residents. The Board mfSelectmen takes nmposition onArticle 356«avote mf4-1 The Finance Committee takes nmposition onArticle 35bvevote of 5-0