RESO 24-085 - Adopting Updated Police Department Policy ManualRESOLUTION NO. 24-085
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING
GOLDEN VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY MANUAL
WHEREAS, the Golden Valley City Council is the policy making body for the City
under Minnesota Statutes, section 412.611 and adopts all City policies by resolution; and
WHEREAS, The Golden Valley Police Department Policy Manual (the “Policy
Manual”) is critical to ensuring the police department’s operations remain in compliance
with evolving laws, regulations, and law enforcement best practices; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department Command staff, in partnership with the City
Attorney and Lexipol, have reviewed and updated the Policy Manual and recommend the
Council adopt the updated Policy Manual; and
WHEREAS, upon adoption of the Policy Manual, the Command staff will provide
the Policy Manual and related training to members of the Golden Valley Police
Department; and
WHEREAS, the Police Chief will conduct periodic reviews of the Policy Manual
and suggest changes as required to ensure it remains relevant and legally sound .
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA that:
1. This Council adopts the Policy Manual attached hereto as Exhibit A.
2. The Manual shall supersede and replace all previously adopted policies on the
topics covered in the Policy Manual.
3. The Police Chief is directed to ensure that the Policy Manual is distributed to
all relevant parties and to provide all necessary training to GVPD staff.
4. The Police Chief is directed to conduct periodic reviews of the Policy Manual
to ensure its effectiveness and alignment with any changes in law or
operational needs. The Policy Manual shall be reviewed and updated as
necessary on an annual basis, or sooner if needed, to maintain its relevance
and applicability.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Policy Manual shall take effect March 3,
2025.
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Passed by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 17th day of
December, 2024.
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Roslyn Harmon, Mayor
Attested:
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Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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