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The process of designing, executing and evaluating these types of drills allows for each of the participating agencies to test their current level of readiness as well as define areas that need improvement. The utilization of outside observers ensures that we will get a realistic picture of our abilities so we can design a plan to not only be able to respond effectively to various situations, but also so we have the proper documentation in place to ensure any available funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be able to flow to the areas needing assistance. Chaplain Program A good police officer knows when situations require backup. Whether an officer of the Lino Lakes Police Department is requested to deliver a death notification, respond to death scenes or other crisis situations, Chad Gilbertson or Larry Stromberg are on call twenty -four hours a day ready to respond. These two dedicated volunteers have been with the Lino Lakes Police Department's Chaplaincy Program since its inception in May of 2003. Chad is the Pastor at Gethsemene United Methodist Church and Larry is the Pastor at Centennial Evangelical Church. They provide support not only to victims and relatives that come in contact with officers, but also to the members of the department. They have spent countless volunteer hours on calls providing valuable assistance to officers. The dedication of these two pastors was very evident proceeding Officer Shawn Silvera's death. They had worked closely with Shawn and were grieving, however they put aside their own feelings to provide support by reaching out to the members of the department in coping with the loss of their fallen comrade. Larry Stromberg Chad Gilbertson Pastor Chad and Pastor Larry spend many hours volunteering their time to serve to the residents of Lino Lakes. Their dedication and spiritual assistance greatly benefits the Lino Lakes Police Department and the Lino Lakes community. Thank you Pastor Chad and Pastor Larry for your devoted services Training The department provided nearly 2,000 hours of training for officers in 2005. Examples of the training includes: Methamphetamine Trainers Training; Emergency Management courses; new officers completed the Field Training Officer (F.T.O.) Program. The majority of the officer's training focused on compliance with POST Board mandated training courses and courses relating Lino Lakes Police Department 2005 Annual Report 25