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Summit amends 'resident protection' code to target tools tied to vehicle thefts; debate centers on effectiveness
Summary
The council held and adopted an amendment to the city's resident-protection ordinance to expand enforcement tools against people possessing signal-boosting or key-cloning devices; supporters said it aids prosecutions and plea negotiations, while critics said state law already addresses major theft crimes and local fines may be ineffective.
The Summit Common Council adopted an amendment to the city's resident-protection code (chapter 3) that expands the text to include specific prohibition on being on private property with intent to use devices commonly associated with organized vehicle thefts, such as signal boosters and tools that identify presence of key fobs.
Councilman Kevin Boyer, who led the hearing, said the amendment is a practical tool for investigations and prosecutions: the city's…
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