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On September 10, 2012 the Community Relations Committee invited Chief Jeff Walters of <br /> the South Bend Police Department to address traffic problems in residential <br /> neighborhoods. Quite often Council Members receive complaints about vehicles speeding <br /> through residential areas creating both safety and quality of life concerns. SBPD Division <br /> Chief Jeff Walters presented the situation and their efforts to address these concerns He <br /> said in 2011 police officers made 5800 stops and issued over 7400 citations. Chief Walters <br /> pointed to the limited resources available to impact the violators on a consistent ongoing <br /> basis. He spoke of statistical efforts to target certain areas at times of peak offenses. He <br /> stated use of cameras traffic counters and other electronic deterrents which could be used <br /> if resources allowed. He also suggested the adoption of local traffic rules and restrictions <br /> which would keep fines imposed here as opposed to being sent down state as is presently. <br /> Closing <br /> I would like to thank all the Council Members, and especially Citizen Member James Burns <br /> who volunteered his time to serve with me on the Community Relations Committee this <br /> year. <br /> Respectfull Xhie ubmi ed, <br /> -signature <br /> C ouncil Member,Valerie Schey,Chairperson <br /> Community Relations Committee <br /> Filed Office <br /> DEC 10 <br /> 2021 <br /> 4100',CITY C Erk <br /> 401.1 at B, EgiND, <br /> 'q <br /> 2 <br />