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Several new key relationships were established in 2017. Shield 616 and Bethlehem Baptist partnered to bring all officers of the Mounds View Police Department rifle plate armor and helmets for response to active shooter and other high threat police events, that have become common place in the United States. The relationship did not stop with the purchase of the equipment as each officer is assigned a "support group" that sends encouragement throughout the year. Many times officers have found cards, food, surprise visits, from our support groups and we greatly appreciate the effort and work these wonderful people have demonstrated towards us. The Mounds View Police Foundation was founded as a 501C3 to help support the Mounds View Police Department efforts to reach out to the community. This group is comprised of volunteers who help fund and provide volunteers to help us with our increasing outreach efforts. Without these volunteers and fundraising, many of our police outreach efforts would not have been possible. These volunteers have acted as force multipliers serving as volunteers at the Father Daughter Ball, National Night Out Pre -Party, Bowling with a Cop, Shop with a Cop, and are the driving force behind our recently acquired second K9 "Grizz" who will be making his debut in Spring of 2018. The Foundation made this possible by raising $6,000 for this K9. Anyone who is interested in serving in this Foundation is encouraged to contact the Foundation at: Moundsviewpolicefoundation@gmail.com The Mounds View Police Department continues to try and reach as many citizens as possible with crime prevention information, upcoming events, and department information through social media. We recently launched a twitter account, and will be reestablishing our Facebook page in early 2018.