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Child Passenger Safety -In an effort to assist parents and children in making vehicular travel safer, the Lino Lakes Police Department participated in training several officers as Child Safety Seat Technicians. The officers completed training in the proper installation and use of child safety seats and restraint systems in vehicles. Officers assisted area parents and answered frequently asked questions regarding child passenger safety. Child Safety Seat Clinics were held at various times throughout the community. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) This program acknowledges that the environment can influence the citizen's ability to exercise control over their surroundings. It is natural for humans to take more interest in something they own. Designing an environment which clearly delineates our private space does two things. First, it creates a sense of "ownership" which fosters behavior that challenges abuse of that space or unwanted acts in that space. Owners have a vested interest and are more likely to challenge intruders or report them to the police. Second, the sense of owned space creates an environment where "strangers" or "intruders" stand out and are more easily identified. Natural surveillance is a concept based on the fact that most criminals don't want to be observed while committing crimes. We need to create environments where there is plenty of opportunity for people engaged in their normal behavior to observe the space around them. Areas can be designed so they are more easily observed by yourself and others. It is possible to create, by design, an atmosphere in which the criminal feels uncomfortable and exposed. The Lino Lakes Police Department has a commitment to working with everyone to prevent crime from occurring in our city. Increasing the community awareness on how to be "SAFE BY DESIGN" makes for a happier and more prosperous community to live and work in. In -house Training/Use of Force: The Lino Lakes Police Department developed in -house training exercises to increase the flexibility on when training can occur and have control over the quality of both our firearms and use of force training. In -house training enables the department to tailor the training to the needs of the agency and to address issues in the community. One of the many innovative training sessions offered in -house to Lino Lakes Police Officers is the S.P.E.A.R. system of self defense. The S.P.E.A.R. SystemTM (Spontaneous Protection Enabling Accelerated Response) is a scientifically researched and medically reviewed personal defense measure that exploits the body's natural responses to violence and danger. This survival mechanism, dubbed startle flinch response has been scientifically integrated into a series of neuro- muscular drills that teaches individuals how to convert their instinctive reactions into protective and combative tactics. The Lino Lakes Police Department initiated our in -house training/use of force in 2007 and based on our success it is now being implemented County wide. 16