MUNI-DETROIT COUNTYlocal legislationUnfinished Business

Review of Suburban Police Speed Enforcement in Detroit

Original title: Status of Council Member Scott Benson submitting memorandum relative to Suburban Police Setting Speed Trap within Detroit City Limits. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 2-20-17)

March 13, 2017

law enforcement traffic safety municipal jurisdiction Detroit City Council

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The Frame

What this does

This discussion addresses the jurisdictional authority of suburban police agencies to issue traffic citations to drivers within Detroit city boundaries.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

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.

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'.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this memorandum?

The memorandum addresses concerns regarding suburban police departments conducting speed enforcement operations inside Detroit city limits.

What is the current status of this issue?

It is currently listed as '' under the Public Health and Safety Standing Committee.

Why It Matters

This discussion addresses the jurisdictional authority of suburban police agencies to issue traffic citations to drivers within Detroit city boundaries.

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Discoveries

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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.

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

Connected Entities

locationDetroit“The city where the speed enforcement operations are occurring.”Map →

personScott Benson“Council Member who submitted the memorandum regarding suburban police speed trap”Map →

organizationPublic Health and Safety Standing Committee“The committee responsible for reviewing the memorandum.”Map →

Sources

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