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-L iiio Lakes 1'lMci, tint in 2U0r/ rs'aCi(t i.“ s�iS • Volunteer Program Enhanced and eXpand d the ■ olunteer program with over 5,5 0 hours.donatei to t1i,e cit\ by volunteers ems., 1 r -� • - - in the police departmen The oIun eerYprogram added 1 i ne \� members:' 5 Reserve Officers, 8 Explorers, and .' regular in- house volunteers to help inthe front office and with investiga- tions. 14 Neighborhood Crime Watch groups were added to- tally 69 in the city. `44 neighborhoods throughout the city held National Night Out celebrations ranging fi 15 participants to over 300 participants. \%oluiltccr Judy a.rrcn Public:Safet y Citizen - Academy (PSCA) academy gives participants an opportunity to experience training similar to the training offered police officers and firelighters. The Lino R - Lakee s Pollee Department, along with Centennial hire District, held its eleventh annual Public Safety Cfizen's Academy. This is a seven week program providing participants with an oppor- tunrty to participate in training s , far to vyhat new police officers and fire fighters experience. .r_ . -The pro�-an encompasses dcpa � � � ent histories and organisation. patrol and investigation dn��t- sioh functions, use of force, self- defense tactics, Field Training Program (F1 O). DiARL, Crime Prevention, handcuffing techniques, traffic enforcement, high risk vehicle stops, firearms, car :fire simulator, use of fire extinguishers and emergency management. Participants learned about the philosophy of community policing_ wore the protective gear used in lire fighting, ins esti- gated a fire, watched a mock robbery, and had an opportunity to describe the suspect. A tour of central Communications, the Anoka County Dispatch Center, was also provided. The Main goal of the program is to increase citizen awareness of the Lino Lakes Police Depart- -_.,-: nient and Centennial Fire District, and to allow interested citizens insight into modern day po- licing and firefighting. PSCA participants learning, to hand cuff suspects PSC71. participant had _uv doing a • building search