Resolution 2003-4: Urging Governor Bush and the 2003 Legislature to adequately fund Law Enforcement Programs offered by Community Colleges.

WHEREAS, the Association is committed to enhancing the quality of life and safety of the millions of people who live, work and play in the State of Florida; and

WHEREAS, public safety is largely dependent on the availability of a well-educated work force; and

WHEREAS, the Law Enforcement Training Academies provided by Community Colleges throughout the State of Florida have heretofore effectively developed and produced quality law enforcement officers; and

WHEREAS, funding for Community Colleges statewide has not been equitable nor has it kept pace with enrollment and program demands. Moreover, funding for critically needed law enforcement, corrections and other workforce programs have been substantially reduced while enrollments and program performance have increased, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT, the membership of the Florida Police Chiefs Association strongly encourages Governor Jeb Bush and members of the 2003 Legislature to fund Community Colleges at a level which will allow them to continue to meet the needs of the students enrolled in law enforcement programs in order to effectively prepare them for service to their agencies, their communities and the State of Florida.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 12th DAY OF MAY 2003, by the Executive Board of the Florida Police Chiefs Association.