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4/96 COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 2, 1992 Mr. Schumacher noted that the Police Department has eight (8) vehicles. If the CSO vehicle and the Blazer are not included, there are six vehicles for squad use. Chief Campbell explained that he assigns two (2) officers (including part -time officers) to each of five (5) vehicles and he shares one (1) vehicle with the reserve officers. Mayor Reinert asked why the department has so many vehicles? Chief Campbell explained that he has calculated that each officer drives_,40,000 to 45,000 miles each year. Each squad accumulates 100,000 per year because two (2) officers drive each squad. Mayor Reinert said he felt the purchasing four (4) new squads this year was prohibitive. There was discussion regarding the use of squads and whether or not they wear out faster with multiple drivers. Chief Campbell explained that the City Mechanic does monitor the car use and he can determine if a car is getting hard use. - Computer Terminal - This terminal is a complete system and will use the secretaries printer. A printer is needed for the squad room. - Radar Units - Chief Campbell explained that he tries to replace two (2) radar units each year. This reduces the number of questions raised by judges regarding accuracy. Chief Campbell felt the radar units are necessary to bring additional revenue into the department. - Mobile Data Terminal - Chief Campbell explained that this is not new technology. These are used to do vehicle checks in the squad car. It was felt by all municipalities in Anoka County that the County should pay for the units. However, they will only pay for one (1) unit per municipality. Chief Campbell said he would like to obtain another unit under a lease /purchase program. The cost is approximately $7,500.00. Mayor Reinert asked Chief Campbell to establish a long term priority list and submit it to the City Council along with an explanation of where the money to purchase each item would come from. He also Chief Campbell to give "begging" some thought. Council Member Bergeson said he felt that the top priority would be squad car replacement. He also noted a need to get started on purchasing the data terminals. Council Member Kuether said she agreed with Council Member Bergeson. She said she did not know if another officer at this time was top priority. However, vehicles were a top priority. Council Member Bergeson noted that there is a request for a number of new personnel throughout the proposed budget. He asked that the City Council consider the request for additional personnel at one time. PAGE 5 1 1