Resolution 2008-2, Supports the Fight Crime by Investing in Kids program.

WHEREAS, law enforcement leaders are dedicated to public safety, and;

WHEREAS, the members of the Florida Police Chiefs Association work continuously to fight crime and remove dangerous criminals from our communities, and;

WHEREAS, rigorous scientific research and our years of experience on the front lines show that we can greatly reduce crime by providing quality early education and child care programs for working families, after-school programs, and interventions to get troubled kids back on track; and child abuse and neglect prevention programs for at-risk parents, and;

WHEREAS, investments like these more than pay for themselves in reduced crime and associated costs, reduced welfare and remedial education costs, and the increased revenue generated by the increased productivity of workers.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Florida Police Chiefs Association calls on all public officials to fully fund the crime prevention programs cited in the Fight Crime: Invest in Kids School and Youth Violence Prevention Plan, including quality early education and child care, after-school programs, programs that help get troubled kids back on track, and programs proven to improve deficient parenting and prevent child abuse and neglect.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of January, 2008 by the Board of Directors of the Florida Police Chiefs Association, St. Augustine, Florida.