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VIRGINIA: At a call meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County, held at the C ourthouse on
April 3, 1968 at 7:00 P.M.
Present:
Mr. Irvin
Mr. H, 0.
Mr. J.Ruf
Mr. F. F.
Mr. C: J.
Mr. A. R.
Cb Horner, Chairman
Browning, Vice-Chr.
Ein Apperson
D ietsch
Purdy
Martin
N1r. M. W. Burnett, Exec. Secy.
Mr. John E.Longmire, Asst.Exec.
Secy.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Nir. Martin, it is resolved
that the Board of Supervisors hereby waives notice,as required by
law, of this meeting.
It is here noted that the Commonwealth's Attorney has also waived
notice.
On motion of Nir. Apperson, seconded by Pir. Martin, it is resolved
t; at Ordinance No.7-34 be and it hereby is adopted:
To empower and authorize the Chief of Police of Chesterfield
County, or his designate, to make regulations for the preservation
of the safety, health, peace, good order, confomrt, convenience,
morals and welfare of the Ccunty of Chesterfield and its inhabitants
and to provide penalties for violation tYiereof.
Whereas, there has been disorderly conduct, disturbances and
disorderly assemblages in public places within this County which
constitute a danger to the safety, health, peace, good order and
welfare of the citizens of this County.
Whereas, the aforesaid acts commenced on the evening of
Mondays April 8, 1968, and have persisted and continue to exist
all of which present a clear and present danger to the citizens
of this County, and their property.
Now, Therefore, on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by lair.
Martin, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Chesterfield do
hereby ordain:
That the Chief of Police, or his designate, is hereby authorized
and empowered to regulate, restrict or prohibit any assembly of
persons or the movement of persons and vehicles in the said County
and said power and authorization shall include the banning of persons
and/or vehicles from the streets and sidewalks during such hours as
said Chief of Police, or his designate, may deem proper in the
necessary protection of persons and property.
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Any person or persons violating any provision of said regulation,
restriction, prohibition or curfew shall upon conviction thereof
be punished pursuant to Section 1-6 of the Code of, the County of
Chesterfield, as amended.
On motion of Nir. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Purdy, this called
meeting is adjourned.
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ORDINANCE N0. 7-34
To empower and authorize the Chief of Police of Chesterfield
County, or his designate, to make regulations for the preservation
of the safety, health, peace, good order, comfort, convenience,
morals and welfare of the County of Chesterfield and its inhabitants
and to provide penalties for violation thereof o,
Whereas, there has been disorderly conduct, disturbances and
disorderly assemblages in public places within this County which
constitute a danger to the safety, health, peace, good order and
welfare of the citizens of this County.
Whereas, the aforesaid acts commenced on the evening of Monday,
April 8, 1968, and have persisted and continue to exist all of which
present a clear and present danger to the citizens of this County,
and their property;
NOW THEREFORE,
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD DO HEREBY
ORDAIN:
That the Chief of Police, or his designate, is hereby authorized and
empowered to regulate, restrict or prohibit any assembly of persons
or the movement of persons and vehicles in the said County and said
power and authorization shall include the banning of persons and/or
vehicles from the streets and sidewalks during such hours as said
Chief of Police, or his designate, may deem proper in the necessary
protection of persons and property.
Any person or persons violating any provision of said regula-
tion, restriction, prohibition or curfew shall upon conviction
thereof be punished pursuant to Section 1-6 of the Code of the County
of Chesterfield, as amended.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately
upon passage.
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Merchants Association
EXECUTIVE OFFICE ~ CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK BUILDING
April 9, 1968
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This is a privileged communication and may not be re-
printed or used in any other manner except for your in-
formation without the prior written approval of the Re-
tail Merchants Association of Richmond.
TO: THE FIRM ADDRESSED
SUBJECT: SPECIAL NOTICE AND SUGGESTIONS RELATING TO POTENTIAL
DISASTER, CIVIL DISTURBANCE, ETC.
In view of recent incidents in Richmond and other cities of Virginia and our Country,
your Association deems it extremely necessary to communicate with you for sev-
eral reasons; namely, to allay any fear or concern which you might have of acts of
vandalism, looting and fires, which have occurred, and also to assure you that
your Association is in constant contact and on standby alert with the Police Depart-
ments of our City and surrounding Counties, in the event any disturbance, disorder
or castastrophe should occur, to protect your interests and to present certainfacts
and condition's of which you should be apprised.
First, The Richmond Bureau of Police and the Police Departments of surrounding
Counties must be highly commended for the excellent manner in which they have
controlled what would otherwise have been a great problem.
Your Executive Offices have maintained constant vigilance with ashort-wave police
radio, and have catalogued the majority of "trouble spots" throughout the metropo-
litan area of Richmond. The Police Bureau is completely prepared, in conjunction
with State Police and standby National Guard Troops, to protect, to the best of their
ability, our citizens and their property.
Of course, it is practically impossible to ascertain if and when additional distur-
bance might occur. The largest problem of all is the apprehension of our citizens
of impending trouble which arises as a direct result of the endless flow of unfounded
rumors. For your information, all rumors are being immediately checked in an
effort to determine if there is any foundation.
We are assured as of this writing that no indications reflect greater trouble nor
problems than that which we have already endured. Should, however, some action
occur which would precipitate disregard for law and order, rest assured the Police
of Richmond, Vir9inia,Inc.
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and backup Officer and Troop support are prepared and ready.
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IMPORTANT! The Richmond Bureau of Police has suggested that our members
communicate with us through our Executive Offices any incidents of the following:
(1) All rumors you hear, regardless of how trivial they might seem. (2) Any
positive indications of gatherings which seem to you to be unusual or out of order.
(3) Any physical activity of fighting or conglomeration which might tend to create
a problem.
All of these should immediately be reported to the Retail Merchants Association
Executive Offices by calling 643-1966. The person answering the phone will accept
your call and take your message. It will be catalogued and recorded, and, in turn,
reported regularly to the Bureau of Police.
At our last meeting with a small, but representative group of members throughout
the metropolitan area, attended by top City Officials, we were assured that every
precautionary measure at their disposal has been planned and alerted for immed-
iate implementation.
Again, let me say that we do not anticipate ma,~or problems .here, although rumors
are flying furiously. They are completely unfounded at this time. YYou, your as-
sociates and employees, can best serve your Gity, your business and citizens by
not spreading rumors which you have heard. We urge that you request your em-
ployees not to discuss the rumors among themselves nor take them home into their
neighborhoods.
Beyond this point, the attached information is recommended for the protection of
both property and people.
Sincerely,
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Raymond M. Munsch
President
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• CONFIDENTIAL •
Retail Merchants Association
of Richmond, Va. , Inc.
9th Floor, Central National Bank Building 643-1966
As part of an emergency control program, the Retail Merchants Association of
Richmond recommends the following precautionary procedures which have been
approved by the Association in conjunction with area officials.
I GENERAL PRECAUTIONS:
. A. The "right 'type" of Fire Extinguisher placed at entrances where fires are
likely to start. Make sure they are kept filled at all times.
B. If at all possible, issue identification cards, including picture, of princi-
pals of your firm who should be admitted to the property in the event of distur-
bance creating the necessity for an area to be cordoned.
C. Have available adequate drinking water and minor food supplies in the event
a serious emergency should occur.
D. Provide for battery operated flashlights and check batteries periodically.
Flashlights should be strategically placed throughout your store, particularly if
yours is a multi-floor or very large single floor operation.
E. Keep lights on on your main floor at night.
F. Provide small first aid kits and supplies. These can be secured from any.
local drug store or supply house.
G. Pre-arrange quick exit routes for personnel and customers to be used i.n
case of an emergency. Plan now for any eventuality.
II RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE WHEN CLOSING DUE TO AN EMERGENCY:
A. If you have a lighted parking lot area, lights should be kept on around the clock.
B. If possible, store personnel (security officers, guards, etc.) should be
assigned around the clock to protect the building. In the event that you have
engineer, carpenter, electrician personnel they should be on duty f.or any neces ,
sary emerge ncy repairs on a standby, ready alert around the clock. If you do
not have such personnel, but retain such organizations, they should be apprised
of your procedures and notified of your plan.
C. If possible, remove all items of value from your display windows.
D. All records of value should be placed in burglary resisterit safes and, of
course, fire resistent containers.
E. If you have security personnel or hire extra guards, make absolutely
certain that they are assigned indoors rather than outside, particularly if they
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are uniformed
Their appearance outside can trigger violence.
F. At all times cooperate with the requests or orders made by the Police.
Particularly, keep customers and employees away from doors and windows.
G. If you have an in-store public address system, prepare in advance "Non-
sensational" announcements to inform both customers and personnel of distur-
bance, directing them to properly, pre-planned exit routes, DO NOT UNDER
ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CREATE PANIC OR UNDUE FEAR. This is particular-
ly helpful and important if serious storms, fire or civil disturbances were to
occur.
H. If you employ or retain security personnel make certain they are included
into overall precautionary preparation program.
I. DO NOT ARM ANY STORE PERSONNEL; and as f.ar as is feasible, do not
have arms accessible.
III COMMUNICATIONS:
Emergency Telephone Numbers:
Retail Merchants Association of Richmond 643-1966
Bureau of Police
City of Richmond 644- 9461
Chesterfield County 748-5881
Henrico County 643-8328
Bureau of Fire
City of Richmond 649- 9191
Chesterfield County 748-5881
Henrico County 644-2306
Hospitals -Emergency
Medical College of Virginia 770-5951
Richmond Memorial 359-6961
St. Mary's 288-3011
Ambulance Emergency Service 353-2229
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Raymond M. Munsch, President
Retail Merchants Association
of Richmond, Va. , I.nc.
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Retail Merchants Association
of Richmond, Va. , Inc.
9th floor, Central National Bank Building 643- 1966
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES RECOMMENDED FOR
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
IN SITUATIONS INVOLVING
THREATENED OR ACTUAL FORCES OF DESTRUCTION
1. Pass on any legitimate information promptly to the Retail Merchants Associa-
tion of Richmond by calling the above number, concerning threatened violence
or destruction.
2. Suppress unfounded rumors and encourage employees to refrain from passing
on rumors.
3. Secure the building effectively -- using adequate locks, etc.
4. Secure valuables -- money and jewelry in safes.
5. Deposit money and checks daily in bank.
6. Keep ammunition in safes or other secure places,
7. Remove guns and weapons from easy access -- remove bolts and cylinders
if possible and store in safe.
8. Prevent -access to narcotics and drugs by placing these items under strong
lock and key or in safes.
9. Prevent access to alcoholic beverages.
10. Protect credit accounts and other records. Secure in safe or remove from
premises - or, if possible, make duplicate sets and remove to another location.
11. Record and maintain an accurate system of identifying numbers (serial and
model numbers) of valuable merchandise and equipment. Protect these
records.
12. Make certain all customers and visitors are off premises.
13. Release all employees -- if disturbance is imminent.
14. Cut off power as last resort when leaving and securing building.
15. Keep abreast of developments with battery powered radio -- listening to news.
16. Think in terms of procedures to follow and steps to take in the event of bomb
threats -- establish search and evacuation plans.
17. Think of things that the police might be able to do to assist in the protection
of life or property -- and call the Retail Merchants Association at 643-1966
- or telephone the Police at 644- 9461. ~ ~ ~,,~~~
Raymond M. Munsch, President
Retail Merchants Association
of Richmond, Va. , Inc.
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