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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 />to discuss and study the possibilities of consolidation of <br />services. Discussions will continue with the school district <br />.3b <br />