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FAST grant. Under this grant the federal government will <br /> provide up to 75 % of an officers salary for a period of three <br /> years. This officer would work solely on community <br /> oriented policing programs. Programs such as block watch, <br /> operation I.D, business security and multi-housing <br /> associations would be expanded. <br /> In 1995, all squads were equipped and are utilizing mobile <br /> data terminals. Increase cost will be realized with the use <br /> of this equipment. New technology and officer safety <br /> should be considered to upgrade squad cars with safety <br /> back seats and video cameras. Our current computer <br /> system has been in place since 1986. Updates to <br /> hardware and software of this system should be <br /> anticipated. <br /> The police station was expanded and remodeled in 1995. <br /> Some new furniture, work stations and computers were <br /> purchased and installed. We will continue to upgrade <br /> equipment, furniture, and add a video security system to <br /> improve efficiency and to keep up with technology. <br /> With an increase in population and a commercial and <br /> business district rapidly growing, police activity is <br /> increasing. Cutbacks in police services may be realized if <br /> revenues remain constant. Services such as unlocking car <br /> ' doors, property damage accidents, and vacation house <br /> checks may be in jeopardy unless additional resources are <br /> found. It will be the Police Department's goal to maintain <br /> police services within the resources available. <br /> Police Departments in Ramsey County are and will continue <br /> ue <br /> to discuss and study the possibilities of consolidation of <br /> services. Discussions will continue with the school district <br />