Agenda Packets - 2023/08/14 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Mounds View Police 2023 Quarter 2 Synopsis The beginning of the second quarter started out with an unexpected Presidential Motorcade detail that came through Mounds View. The Mounds View Police Department collaborated with several local, state, and federal agencies to make sure we had a safe and unobstructed motorcade route for President Biden so he could deliver a speech in Fridley. The Mounds View Police Department coordinated and collaborated with the Mounds View Public Works, SBM Fire, MN State Patrol, US Secret Service, Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, Spring Lake Park PD, Fridley PD, Ramsey County Public Works, and the City of Blaine Public Works to ensure a safe detail. This was no small feat in a very short amount of time and everyone involved did a great job. I could not be prouder of how everyone worked together to make sure this was a successful and safe detail. I received positive feedback from MSP as well as the US Secret Service on our dedication, professionalism, and teamwork during this detail. The Mounds View Police Department continues to work on staffing levels. Officer Kammerer completed his field training and he is on solo patrol. By all accounts, he is doing a great job and I look forward to his positive contributions to the MVPD in the future. We also hired Officer Eyberg who is currently in the second phase of his training. We continue to interview several potential police officer candidates however, there aren't as many quality candidates available as there have been in the past. With that said, we will not lower our standards just to fill a spot or get to full staffed. We are committed to hiring quality candidates with high standards who fit in the Mounds View community and the agency as well. The Mounds View Police Department continued to engage in several community outreach activities. MVPD partnered with the Mounds View Police Foundation for the 3rd Annual Dine to Donate event at Manitou Bar and Kitchen. MVPD participated in the Suburban LE Memorial Ceremony hosted by the North St. Paul, participated in a charity golf tournament hosted by Quincy House, and participated in the Special Olympics Torch Run. MVPD finished up the DNR Youth Firearms Safety program with the field day activities, held community meetings such as coffee with a cop, and the MVPD also held several rockwall outreach activities for local schools, churches, and youth groups. The MVPD also coordinated with SBM Fire, MV Police Foundation, MV Lions Club, and various other organizations for Mayor Al Hull's Celebration of Life. Sgt. Schultes and Officer Katzenmaier were presented the Life Saving Award at a Mounds View City Council meeting. SBM Fire and Allina medics were also recognized for the contribution and providing critical life saving measures on that incident. Long time Mounds View resident Bob King was also recognized with the Outstanding Citizen Award for appreciation and recognition for his years of support and commitment to the City of Mounds View, the Mounds View Police Foundation, and the Mounds View Police Department. The planning for National Night Out and Festival in the Park activities are in full swing. As we continue to move towards the end of the summer, the MVPD will continue to be active in the community with outreach activities, proactive patrols and enforcement, and training opportunities.