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Item No: 6D <br />Mounms viEw <br />City of Mounds View Staff R <br />Meeting Date: 05/13/2024 <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: 2024 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 2024, 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 residents 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. An Officer was nominated for traffic related awards to include the MADD Awards <br />and the Office of Traffic Safety TZD DWI All Star Team Awards <br />4. Flock Camera Safety Systems are beginning to be installed throughout the city <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 7t" Annual <br />Daddy/Daughter Dance <br />3. Partnered with city and community members for the Tribute Park Committee <br />4. Participated in Mankato Criminal Justice Spring 2024 Career and Internship Fair <br />5. Participated in Coffee with a Cop event at City Hall <br />