HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1969.11.06 - 194555222 Miscellaneous Resolution November 6, 1969
George, • , SuperVisai, DIstrict 420
BY: Mr. Grba
IN RE: CRIME FIGHTING AID; LISTENING DEVICE DETECTOR;
PURCHASES OF
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
In recent times the electronics industry has advanced to such a state that a
microphone, transmitter and all the necessary parts contained in such an apparatus
and its operation is the Size of a cocktail olive.
WHEREAS, the criminal element has kept pace with the state of the art
in industry and are using such devices to further their illegal gains; and
WHEREAS the highest court in the land has made rulings concerning the use
of such devices by law enforcement agencies in fighting crimes and detecting the use
of such devices; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff's Department is without such a device to fight this
new tool of crime that is at such a high technical state, and that as public officials
we would be remiss in our duty to the citizens of this County:.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County Board of Supervisors
authorize the Sheriff's Office to purchase such a crime fighting device and that it
would be made available to other law enforcement agencies on request.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.