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Item No: 6A MOM Wmc RE-W Meeting Date: 08/12/2024 U1VLJ 1L1V Type of Business: Special Order of Business Administrator Review: City or Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Ben Zender, Chief of Police Item Title/Subject: 2024 Quarter 2 Report Background: As part of the City Strategic Plan process, Department Heads provide a quarterly report outlining the status of their projects and percent completed in achieving the goals and policies adopted by the City Council through the Strategic Plan. Discussion: At the beginning of 2024, the Mounds View Police Department is continuing to work on action steps and tasks in order to fulfill the goals and strategies to support the City Councils Vision and Mission as outlined in the 2023-2025 City Strategic Plan. The Mounds View Police Department continues to work on recruitment, retention, wellness, proactivity, and outreach. Strategic Plan Vision/Strategy/Goal: Vison: A progressive community that is welcoming, and a desirable destination to all ages and cultures, who seek progress through partnerships, and where residents can work, live, and play safely and show pride in the community. Goal A: Increased enforcement and responsiveness to drugs, traffic, code violations, and petty crimes. 1. VCET continues to make several major narcotic arrests 2. Officers have participated in several DWI and speed enforcement details through the Ramsey County Traffic Safety Initiative (RCTSI) 3. An Officer was nominated for traffic related awards to include the MADD Awards and the Office of Traffic Safety TZD DWI All Star Team Awards 4. Flock Camera Safety Systems have been installed throughout the city Goal B: Continue community outreach programs. Focus on diversity events and public relation activities. 1. Increase social media presence and activity through Twitter, Next Door, Instagram, and the Mounds View city Facebook page 2. Partnered with the Mounds View Police Foundation to hold a Dine to Donate Event at the Pink Flower Restaurant in Mounds View 3. Partnered with city and community members for the Tribute Park Committee 4. Participated in the Alexandria Technical College Career and Internship Fair 5. Participated in the Pinewood Elementary School Carnival 6. Participated in and provided security for the Juneteenth Celebration Event 7. Chief Zender and Deputy Chief Hellpap were recognized at the annual employee appreciation luncheon for 20 years of service. Officer Ohlendorf, Hanna Kenow, and Alexis Bostrom were recognized for 5 years of service.