WHEREAS:

Some of the most desperate and homicidal criminals,intending to engage in crimes so violent that the use of deadly force against them by police would not only be justified, but is anticipated, are attempting to protect themselves by wearing body armor during the commission of their crimes; and

WHEREAS:

Recently, San Francisco Police Officer James Guelff was deliberately murdered by a gunman who was able to insulate himself from the officer's returned fire by wearing body armor; and

WHEREAS:

A bill, H.R. 2192, has been introduced in Congress by Representative Stupak of Michigan, which would attempt to eliminate the sale of body armor to such dangerous criminals, while still allowing law-abiding citizens and police officers to obtain protective body armor.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

That AFSCME International goes on record in support of H.R. 2192.

SUBMITTED BY:

Gary Waterhouse, President and Delegate
Curtis Searle, Secretary
AFSCME Council 15
Connecticut