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Public Safety Committee May 20, 1991 Page 2 In response to questions raised by Council Member Luecke, it was noted that currently there are 13 Special Police Commissions held with one Recruit Position. One year is required as a recruit, with a recommendation then being made by the Chief of Police to the Board of Public Safety for a Commission to be established. The uniforms are similar to the South Bend Police Department, except that they have gray pocket flaps. Council Member Luecke suggested that violations which plague the neighborhoods such as parking illegally on tree lawns, parking backwards, etc. should be areas that should also be investigated for possible enforcement by the Civil Defense Unit. He also suggested that noise coming from vehicles should also be pursued. Sergeant Moon noted that Civil Defense Officers are prohibited from making arrests. In response to a question raised by Council Member Soderberg, it was noted that Commissioned Officers in the Civil Defense Unit do wear sidearms. Council Member Soderberg commended the Civil Defense Unit and had high praise for them from his experience of working with them at the Firefly Festivals. Council Member Duda spoke in favor of the proposed Bill, and relayed an incidence where a Civil Defense Officer came to her aid when her vehicle became inoperable. Council Member Slavinskas also suggested that other areas be explored, such as handicapped parking, etc. Following further discussion, Council President Niezgodski made a motion seconded by Council Member Puzzello that Bill No. 28-91 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member William Soderberg, Chairperson Public Safety Committee