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• • • Volunteer Program This program is designed to create volunteer opportunities for citizens who want to give their time and talents to the community and the police department. Some areas of volunteerism that citizens assist the police department are: Crime Prevention, Police Records, Investigation, Computer Technology, Equipment and/or Special Programs/Projects. In 2006 volunteers assisted in many of the areas noted above logging in 485.5 hours. The state evaluates the services of volunteers and according to the state a volunteer's time is valued at a dollar amount of $18.18 per hour. Volunteers with the Lino Lakes Police Department include reserves, chaplains, explorers and members of the Public Safety Citizen's Commission. These volunteers logged a total of 4631 hours in 2006 which calculated a cost savings of $84,191.58 to the city. Neighborhood Crime Watch Group Program Volunteer Judy Warren It is essential that all citizens of Lino Lakes be aware of the importance of crime prevention programs and the impact that residents can have on reducing crime and drug abuse in their community. IN SO Neighbors were urged to start or join a Crime Watch group in their neighborhood. Crime can shatter a neighborhood and create a climate of fear and mistrust. People may withdraw into their homes. Then as isolation increases, so does crime. Crime Watch groups learn ways to keep their homes and neighborhoods secure. We provide a monthly newsletter "10 -8" to keep our Neighborhood Watch Groups informed about the criminal activity in their neighborhoods and an update on the activities of their police department. Teens Behind the Wheel Seminar CRIME WATCH The Lino Lakes Police Department offered a free seminar for families with teen drivers. Driver's Education classes teach teens the basics of driving a car. This seminar is designed to go more in depth on ways to be a safe, conscientious driver. Teen drivers and a parent or parents were invited to attend this seminar where they will learned about the PRIVILEGES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND CONSEQUENCES of driving. The seminar covered risk factors for teens, an overview of the graduated licensing program, parental involvement, the golden rules to follow when you are stopped by the police, and DUI prevention for both teens and their parent(s). Lino Lakes Police Department 2006 Annual Report 15