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9 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Canine Unit (K-9) <br /> <br />Officer Nick Erickson and his K-9 partner Niko have been very busy working with our patrol <br />division. From January 01st to March 31st, 2013, the K-9 team responded to 197 calls for <br />service. They have made four appearances and demos at various locations. They include <br />Pinewood Elementary school for parents’ night, the Mounds View Community Center for a <br />Tupperware fund raising event, and a girl scout troop meeting (pictured below). They also <br />did a demonstration for the Mounds View-New Brighton Rotary Club. Officer Erickson and <br />Niko conducted four building searches, two searches for narcotic’s and five assists to other <br />Officers with arrests. <br /> <br />On one particular incident, Officer Erickson witnessed a vehicle run through a stop sign which <br />turned out to be stolen and occupied by two suspects. The vehicle fled and a short pursuit <br />ensued. The vehicle crashed and both suspects fled on foot. Officer Erickson deployed Niko <br />and the driver was apprehended a short distance from the location of the crash. Officer <br />Erickson directed other Mounds View Officers to step up a perimeter in an effort to capture <br />the passenger. Officer Erickson and Niko then tracked the passenger which led them directly <br />to a house quite some distance away. The male suspect was taken into custody without <br />further incident. Both suspects were charged with fleeing the police, possession of a stolen <br />vehicle, and the driver was charged with DUI. <br /> <br />Officer Erickson and Niko are proud to serve the citizens of Mounds View and they are an <br />integral part of the Mounds View Police Department. The K-9 team conducts daily trainings <br />that include other Mounds View Officers so all are accustomed to working together. If you <br />would like more information about the K-9 team or would like to make a donation to help <br />cover the cost of training and care, please contact the police department at 763-717-4070. <br /> <br /> Officer Erickson, Niko and girl scouts <br />