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Item No: 7E <br />MOUNDS V[�V <br />of Mounds View Staff R <br />Meeting Date: 5/8/2023 <br />Type of Business: Special Order of Business <br />Administrator Review: <br />To: Honorable Mayor and City Council <br />From: Ben Zender, Chief of Police <br />Item Title/Subject: 2023 Quarter 1 Report <br />Background: <br />As part of the City Strategic Plan process, Department Heads provide a quarterly report <br />outlining the status of their projects and percent completed in achieving the goals and <br />policies adopted by the City Council through the Strategic Plan. <br />Discussion: <br />At the beginning of 2023, the Mounds View Police Department is continuing to work on <br />action steps and tasks in order to fulfill the goals and strategies to support the City <br />Councils Vision and Mission as outlined in the 2023-2025 City Strategic Plan. The <br />Mounds View Police Department continues to work on recruitment, retention, wellness, <br />proactivity, and outreach. <br />Strategic Plan Vision/Strategy/Goal: Vison: A progressive community that is <br />welcoming, and a desirable destination to all ages and cultures, who seek progress <br />through partnerships, and where residence can work, live, and play safely and show <br />pride in the community. <br />Goal A: Increased enforcement and responsiveness to drugs, traffic, code violations, <br />and petty crimes. <br />1. VCET continues to make several major narcotic arrests <br />2. Officers have participated in several DWI and speed enforcement details through <br />the Ramsey County Traffic Safety Initiative (RCTSI) <br />3. Several officers were nominated for traffic related awards to include the MADD <br />Awards and the Office of Traffic Safety TZD DWI All Star Team Awards <br />Goal B: Continue community outreach programs. Focus on diversity events and public <br />relation activities. <br />1. Increase social media presence and activity through Twitter, Next Door, <br />Instagram, and the Mounds View city Facebook page <br />2. Partnered with the Mounds View Police Foundation for the Annual <br />Daddy/Daughter Dance <br />3. Partnered with city and community members for Tribute Park Committee <br />4. DNR Hunter Safety Class was offered to area kids <br />