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“I want the information back and I want to make sure we work hand in hand with (police). But if it gives us a better, dedicated service within the residential areas and we can address the security issues, then, yes (I’ll support it).”

Coun. Ward Sutherland, who sits on the civilian-led Calgary police commission providing oversight for the force, said it’s an important topic to review but is a “dead issue” when it comes to allowing peace or transit officers the option of pulling over speeding vehicles.

“The opportunity, unfortunately nowadays, for a weapon to be in the vehicle is significantly higher and the training and liability is greater,” he said.

He said Calgary police would likely take their own budget cuts and efficiencies into consideration when looking at the proposal.

The city would also explore how this method has played out in other jurisdictions.

In September 2018, former police chief Roger Chaffin said reduced speed limits in residential areas, if approved by council, would require additional efforts by the service. Keating said using civilian efforts would lessen the burden.

That same month, city council voted to lower the default speed limit on residential streets and some collector roads. However, it was not immediately implemented to determine whether it should be lowered to 30 km/h or 40 km/h. A final decision is expected this year.

If the motion is given the green light on Monday, a report would aim to be completed by the first quarter of 2020 and subsequently presented to Calgary police and the police commission.

alsmith@postmedia.com