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• In January Officers participated in the Polar Plunge again, raising $2,911 for the Special Olympics. • The Mounds View Police Foundation in partnership with the department successfully hosted their 6th annual father daughter dance in February. • The NRO worked with the MN department of Commerce and Mounds View Public Works to hold a CATGUARD event to mark catalytic converts and deter thefts. • The NRO worked with various property managers to host Coffee with a Cop events. • MVPD Officers participated in The Torch Run for the Minnesota Special Olympics ■ On August 1 st the NRO organized with block captains for the MVPD, SBM Fire department, Allina Medics, and Irondale Marching band to attend 25 block parties and two luncheons at senior complexes to celebrate Night to Unite. • The NRO along with the SRO hosted a Halloween trick -or -treat event at the Mounds View City Hall. ■ The Mounds View Police Department participated in the Salvation Army Coat Drive again this year. As one of several participating agencies, the MVPD collected over 600 coats in total. After one year of no longer housing the traveling trophy (an autographed Justin Morneau bat), it has returned to its rightful spot at the MVPD front desk. • The Mounds View PD, Police Foundation, and SBM Fire Department participated in Heroes and Helpers this year. The NRO worked with property managers and Officers to identify families in need during the holiday season. Donations made by the Lions Club, Abiding Savior, and the Police Foundation made it possible to take 11 children shopping for holiday gifts, as well as provide necessities for two more young family members of some participants. ■ The NRO continued the Pink Patch Project which raised $500 that was donated to the American Cancer Society. Current and relevant information continues to be posted on Nextdoor.com, Twitter and Instagram.