# National Community Policing Week Resolution

This is a simple resolution that designates one specific week in October 2021—from October 3rd through October 9th—as "National Community Policing Week." That's essentially all it does. It's not a law that changes anything or creates new rules; it's more like an official declaration or recognition.

The resolution is meant to draw attention to community policing, which is an approach where police officers work closely with neighborhoods to build relationships and address local concerns together, rather than just responding to crimes after they happen. By designating this week, Congress is saying "we recognize and support this approach to policing." It's similar to how Congress designates weeks for other causes—like National Breast Cancer Awareness Month or National Teacher Appreciation Week.

In practical terms, this doesn't affect your daily life or change any laws. It won't increase or decrease police funding, change how police operate, or create new requirements. What it does do is give police departments, community organizations, and local leaders an official week to highlight community policing programs, hold events, and raise public awareness about this policing approach. Some departments might use it as an opportunity to organize community meetings, neighborhood walks with officers, or educational events about how community policing works in their area.

A resolution designating the week of October 3 through October 9, 2021, as "National Community Policing Week".

Shaheen, Jeanne

 <p>This resolution designates the week of October 3-October 9, 2021, as National Community Policing Week.</p>