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S2760
2026 -- S 2760
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LC005926
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N
RESPECTFULLY CONDEMNING THE ASSAULTS ON POLICE OFFICERS IN NEW
YORK DURING THE BLIZZARD AND URGING INVESTIGATION AND
ACCOUNTABILITY
Introduced By:
Senators Patalano, E Morgan, Dimitri, Appollonio, Urso, Pearson, and
Raptakis
Date Introduced:
March 03, 2026
Referred To:
Recommended for Immediate Consideration
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WHEREAS, Law enforcement officers serve their communities with courage and
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dedication, often at great personal risk, to ensure public safety; and
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WHEREAS, During the recent blizzard in New York, reports indicate that police officers
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were assaulted while performing their duties in hazardous conditions; and
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WHEREAS, Acts of violence against law enforcement officers undermine public safety,
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threaten the rule of law, and cannot be tolerated in a democratic society; and
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WHEREAS, It is essential that those responsible for such assaults are held accountable
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under the law to preserve public trust and uphold justice; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island condemns the assaults on
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police officers in New York during the recent blizzard, and expresses unwavering support for law
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enforcement officers who risk their lives to protect the public; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That this Senate urges the Mayor of New York City and the appropriate
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law enforcement authorities to conduct a full and thorough investigation into these incidents, and
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to pursue charges and justice where appropriate; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the Mayor of New York City and the New York
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City Police Department.
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