Council
Label
Store It Safe Community
All Members of Council
Title
Declaring the Intent of the City of Toledo to Become a "Store It Safe" Community in Partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Summary
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND
WHEREAS, unintentional firearm injuries and deaths are a leading cause of injury and mortality among children and adolescents in the United States; and
WHEREAS, research demonstrates that safe firearm storage significantly reduces the risk of unintentional injury, suicide, and firearm-related harm to children and teens; and
WHEREAS, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a nationally recognized organization dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of children, has established the Store It Safe (SIS) initiative to support communities in promoting safe firearm storage through education, partnerships, and voluntary public health strategies; and
WHEREAS, the Store It Safe community designation reflects a collaborative, non-punitive, and education-based approach to injury prevention that respects lawful firearm ownership while prioritizing child safety; and
WHEREAS, becoming a Store It Safe community aligns with the City's broader goals related to violence prevention, child welfare, and public safety, and supports local health care providers, educators, and community organizations in their efforts to protect children.
NOW THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That Toledo City Council hereby declares the intent to become a Store It Safe community in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
SECTION 2. That the City of Toledo affirms its support for educational efforts to promote safe firearm storage practices, particularly in households with children and adolescents.
SECTION 3. That the City of Toledo encourages collaboration among local healthcare providers, public health agencies, schools, community organizations, and other stakehol...
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