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Cable TV Show - The LLPD Roll Call cable television show was produced in partnership with North Metro Cable to educate the public on safety and crime prevention issues. It is shown on North Metro Channel 15. Teen Driver Class -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 went 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 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 parents. In addition, the Lino Lakes Police Department partnered with the Centennial School District bringing the Teen Driver Class to the Drivers Education Program. The class was presented during five Drivers Education classes to over 150 Centennial students. Friends and Fitness Program The Lino Lakes Police Department held the "Friends & Fitness" program again aimed at middle school girls. Lino Lakes police officers, along with girls from the Centennial High School, met with middle schools girls to exercise and talk about the pressures of adolescence and the challenges it brings with peers, school, family, and themselves. Friends & Fitness is a group where girls can feel free to express themselves, be themselves, and build their confidence. This is achieved through self - esteem enhancing life - lessons, discussions, and running in an encouraging, non - judgmental atmosphere. The participants met weekly at the YMCA and ran along the city trails. Traveling Educational Classes - We have increased the number of educational classes that are provided to the community focusing on crime prevention topics. Officers have presented information at conferences and meetings all over the state for which we charge a fee to cover our expenses. These traveling education classes give officers an opportunity to improve their public speaking and presentation skills while positively promoting the City of Lino Lakes. 15