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Executive committee reviews sergeant-at-arms guidance, clarifies who directs responses
Summary
The committee discussed an MNPD-originated guidance document clarifying that the sergeant at arms oversees inside the chamber while sheriff's personnel oversee outside, and that the presiding officer directs sergeant-at-arms actions; members were urged to notify but not instruct the sergeant at arms during incidents.
The Metro Council Executive Committee reviewed a guidance document created with Metro Police (MNPD) and the sheriff's office that clarifies the responsibilities and limits of the sergeant at arms.
Committee staff explained the document was prepared with MNPD and the sheriff's office and recommended a small, consistent cohort of…
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