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www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us 8 A total of 6 juveniles were petitioned to court during this quarter, while only 2 were referred to court during this same period in 2010. Speculation on this rise in incidents has focused on a struggling economy as potentially raising stress levels in family homes resulting in an increase in activity. To provide a more detailed description of what the school resource officer does, the following information offers this insight: The SRO assisted with students researching the harmful effects of inhalant abuse, attended administration meetings with the deans, transported suspended students home or to Oak Grove High School, investigated theft of property, used the school security cameras to assist the school with investigating incidents, deescalated students in crisis, counseled students about stealing school property, intervened when students were bullying or harassing each other, assisted parents with custody disputes, provided security and supervision at the school sponsored dances, counseled students about cyber bullying, participated in a focus group for boys dealing with anger, assisted school officials with locker searches, assisted social services with investigating abuse and neglect of students, investigated tips about students using drugs in the community, fielded questions from citizens about restraining orders, responded to misbehavior on the buses, assisted the school with updating their crisis and evacuation procedures, improved visitor check-in security, gave a presentation to a class about becoming a police officer, assisted investigators with cases involving students, counseled students about the use of airsoft guns, and counseled students about tobacco. SRO Knitter has also completed on-line emergency management courses related to school security and safety matters. News From the Department In the continuing efforts to replenish existing vacancies within the police department, a new officer was hired and two internal promotions occurred. The department hired Officer Nathan Garland on March 4th. Officer Garland is currently in the field training program and should complete his training by mid June. Sgt. Steve Menard was promoted to the position of Deputy Chief on March 1st. Deputy Chief Menard is a 15 year veteran of the department and holds a Master’s Degree in Public Safety Administration. Officer Tim Wolf was promoted on March 1st to the position of Sergeant. Sgt. Wolf is a 7 year veteran of the department. In our continued pledge to maintain adequate street coverage, Deputy Chief Menard will handle patrol response duties during the upcoming months until our new officers are fully trained. Sgt. Wolf’s position is already designated to handle calls for service and traffic enforcement.