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The Mounds View K-9 Unit attained certification from the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) during attendance at the Regional Trials in St Peter, MN June 30 - July 2.Officer Erickson and Niko received their PD -1 certification in the areas of apprehension, agility, article searches and narcotics detection. In addition, our K-9 Unit was the recipient of a ballistic vest for Niko from the non-profit group Vested Interests in K -9's. This organization works to fund bullet/stab protective vests for law enforcement dogs throughout the United States. We are very appreciative for the efforts from this group to fund these vests, which cost $950.00. Officers are now able to generate citations electronically, as the department purchased a system that permits a more efficient flow of these tickets. A citation can be issued at the scene of a traffic stop, printed off and handed to the motorist and the information is electronically transmitted to the state court system. The Mounds View Police Department has partnered with The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, Maplewood, New Brighton, and White Bear Lake Police Departments to establish the Ramsey County Auto Theft Prevention Collaborative Initiative (ATPCI). The objective of this program is to combat auto thefts by focusing efforts at detection, prevention, and apprehension of those involved in this activity. Our goal is to see a decrease in auto thefts, a more informed public, and increases in the arrest and apprehension of criminals. The Department will outfit two squad cars with Automated License Plate Readers. The readers will automatically scan license plates and alert police to a stolen vehicle or an owner with an active arrest warrant. The Mounds View Police Department is thankful to The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Insurance Fraud Prevention, and Auto Theft Prevention Program for their funding of this valuable resource. 17