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South Bend council approves modest increase in absorbed police time for special events
Summary
On Jan. 12, 2026 the Common Council passed Ordinance 78-25, raising the city’s absorbed police-officer time for special events from 40 to 48 hours. City attorneys said the change targets smaller nonprofit events, is content neutral and excludes demonstrations; the measure passed 9-0.
The Common Council of the City of South Bend on Jan. 12 approved Ordinance 78-25 to increase the amount of South Bend police officer time included as an absorbed expense for special events from 40 to 48 hours.
Michael Schmidt, assistant city attorney, told the Committee of the Whole the change ‘‘permits about 2 additional officers for 4 hours of time’’ for special…
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