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Public Safety Citizen's Academy <br />In January 2005, the Lino Lakes Police Department along with Centennial Fire District held its <br />ninth Public Safety Citizen's Academy with 21 residents attending. This is a seven week program <br />providing participants with an opportunity to go through training similar to the training offered <br />police officers and firefighters. The program encompassed department histories and organization, <br />patrol and investigation division functions, use of force, self - defense tactics, Field Training <br />Program (FTO), DARE, Crime Prevention, handcuffing techniques, traffic enforcement, high risk <br />vehicle stops, firearms, car fire simulator, use of fire extinguishers and emergency management. <br />Participants learn about the philosophy of community policing, wore the protective gear used in <br />fire fighting, investigated a fire, watched a mock robbery, and had an opportunity to describe the <br />suspect. A tour of Central Communications, the Anoka County Dispatch Center, was also <br />provided. <br />The main goal of the program is to increase citizen awareness of the Lino Lakes Police Department <br />and Centennial Fire District, and to allow interested citizens insight into modern day policing and <br />firefighting. <br />Grant Programs <br />Bulletproof Vest Program Grant <br />We received a grant allocation of just under $3,700 to purchase needed bulletproof vests for <br />members of the police department. Wearing a bulletproof vest is a policy of the Lino Lakes Police <br />Department while performing the duties of a patrol officer. Vests have a five year warranty. <br />Lino Lakes Police Department 2005 Annual Report 13 <br />