SUBJECT:
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An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Amending Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Erie Municipal Code Regarding the Authority of Peace Officers
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DEPARTMENT: Police
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PRESENTER(S): Lee Mathis, Chief
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FISCAL SUMMARY:
N/A
POLICY ISSUES:
An amendment adding the definition of a Peace Officer. This will allow non-sworn personnel to issue a summons and complaint into the Municipal Court for any civil, or non-criminal violation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve the ordinance amendment.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Town of Erie Municipal Code did not include authority for non-sworn personnel to issue Municipal summons and complaints for minor civil or non-criminal violations. This amendment allows Code Officers and other Town employees, as designated, to fully address these types of complaints.
COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
ü Small Town Feel
ü Safe and Healthy Community
ü Effective Governance
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Ordinance 013-2025