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schools, and events. 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. The NRO also partners with the Mounds View Police Foundation for outreach activities. The NRO also serves as a liaison to the NYFS mental health advocate where she addresses numerous individuals who have been in contact with the police and need more services than the police or social services can provide. We have experienced numerous positive outcomes with the partnership resulting in decreased police calls for these individuals. The NRO partnered with Mounds View Public Works and New Brighton Public Safety to conducted a catalytic converter prevention clinic in Mounds View utilizing the CATGUARD label solution. Once sticking the label on, a fluid is then painted onto the label, which, once a vehicle is started, causes the unique number to be etched into the metal. Once registered, the unique number allows law enforcement to trace a converter back to a specific vehicle if a converter were to be stolen and later recovered. Based on positive feedback, these events will continue into 2024. The MVPD received and implemented a virtual reality simulator (2"d in the state) where officers can train reality -based scenarios and continue to improve their tactics and skills. This reality -based training simulator will be implemented into our use of force curriculum and will be used on a continuing basis. We will also invite neighboring agencies to train with us as well. The MVPD Reserve unit continues to help out the agency in several areas to include outreach activities, patrol activities, and traffic control events. We also partner with neighboring agencies to assist them when needed. Recruitment and retention will continue to be a priority as staffing levels and recruitment continue to be challenging. With the city support, we were able to implement an entry level, referral, and lateral hiring bonuses. We also increased the tuition reimbursement, created a recruitment flyer to put on social media, and attended several career fairs. We also held our bi-annual MVPD awards banquet where numerous officers were recognized and presented awards for outstanding service and accomplishments. Notably, Sgt. Hanson and Officer Aase were awarded the Medal of Honor by the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association at the annual conference awards banquet. Officer wellness will also be a priority to include physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. This was illustrated by providing officers with annual mental health check -ins and having a mental health specialist on retainer during critical incidents and for overall officer wellness needs. Physical fitness will continue to be a priority as well and can be illustrated by the continuing improvements to the gym and equipment. Officers can work out on duty if applicable and can use the gym on their off time as well. MVPD will continue to invest in our officers by a variety of avenues to include officer professional development, training, and officer wellness. This was demonstrated by several officers attending officer development training courses, instructor level training courses, and specialty courses. The Mounds View Police Department will continue to be committed to our most important asset which is our people.