On Monday evening, the Prescott City Council deliberated a resolution to limit use of force by the Police Department. According to the meeting minutes, Patrick Beilfuss of Cedar Corporation presented the resolution for use of excessive force and to enforce applicable state and local laws prohibiting physical barring entrances/exits for non-violent civil rights demonstrations. This resolution was before the Council at the last meeting but Police Chief Michaels asked for a section be added which is “if a non-violent civil rights demonstration should occur, force shall only be permitted when necessary to protect the right of individuals or to uphold the law, and the City shall only permit the least amount necessary to achieve its lawful goals”. The resolution passed by unanimous vote.