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Read. Follow. Verify.Review of Suburban Police Speed Enforcement in Detroit
Record date · March 13, 2017
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What This Bill Does
The Detroit City Council is reviewing a memorandum submitted by Council Member Scott Benson regarding suburban police departments conducting speed enforcement operations within Detroit city limits. This item is currently classified as under the Public Health and Safety Standing Committee.
This discussion addresses the jurisdictional authority of suburban police agencies to issue traffic citations to drivers within Detroit city boundaries.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Detroit Residents
Residents are subject to traffic enforcement by suburban police agencies operating within city limits.
Suburban Police Departments
These agencies are the subject of the inquiry regarding their enforcement activities within Detroit.
Key Facts
- The document concerns the practice of suburban police departments setting up speed traps within Detroit city limits.
- The memorandum was submitted by Council Member Scott Benson.
- The item is currently tracked under File Number 15-5744.
- The item is categorized as 'Unfinished Business'.
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- The matter was previously discussed and directed for follow-up on February 20, 2017.
- The item was formally introduced to the committee on April 28, 2017.
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Delayed Legislative Action
The item was directed for action on February 20, 2017, but was not formally introduced to the committee until April 28, 2017, indicating a two-month gap in processing.
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