HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-09-02 • CITY OF BATESVILLE ARKANSAS ORDINANCE NO. 2011--Oct
AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
TO DISCHARGE FIREARMS DURING TRAINING AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS,the Batesville Municipal Code allows duly elected or appointed law
enforcement officers or people employed as law enforcement officers to discharge a firearm in
the City of Batesville in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS,the City of Batesville recognizes that it is necessary for duly elected or
appointed law enforcement officers or people employed as law enforcement officers to discharge
firearms for training purposes periodically; and
WHEREAS, local law enforcement officers have been forced to travel in order to partake
in training involving firearm discharge; and
WHEREAS, should the opportunity present itself for local law enforcement to attain a
• safe, convenient and suitable facility at which to undertake firearm training within the City of
Batesville,the City wishes to enable and encourage that activity; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the public that law enforcement officers be
properly and sufficiently trained and proficient in firearm use and safety.
NOW,THEREFORE be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Batesville,
Arkansas:
Section 1. It shall not be unlawful for any duly elected or appointed law enforcement
officer or person employed as a law enforcement officer to fire or discharge a firearm
within the City of Batesville during training exercises approved by the Independence County
Sheriff's Office.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this day of , 2011.
APPROVED:
RICK E BAUGH
ATTEST: 6
DENISE JOHNSTON, CLERK