CER 25-0206 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

Metropolitan Police Department February 14, 2024, Response Recognition Resolution of 2024

This ceremonial resolution formally honors Metropolitan Police Department officers who responded to an animal cruelty incident on February 14, 2024. The text acknowledges that officers faced gunfire during a standoff, resulting in injuries to four officers and the rescue of 31 dogs before the suspect was arrested. The bill serves as a public recognition of the bravery and sacrifice shown by the police during this specific event.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Apr 2024
Signed into Law
Apr 2024
Introduced Apr 1, 2024 Signed Apr 2, 2024
Floor votes · Council Apr 2, 2024

How they voted

13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Apr 2, 2024
D Democratic11
11 Yea
100% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Apr 2, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Apr 1, 2024
Introduced
CER25-0206 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Photo of Brooke Pinto
Brooke Pinto
DDemocratic
DC
Ward 2