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Mounds View Police 2024 Quarter 2 Synopsis This quarter continues to be challenging with staffing issues. With that said, we did hire Officer Isabel Torres in March and Officer Whitney Tennison in May. Both officers are currently in the field training process and we look forward to their positive contributions to the agency in the future. We are also investing in an internship program as well as a Community Service Officer (CSO) Program. This opportunity will expose potential police officer candidates to the Mounds View PD and provide valuable experience to the candidates. This could prove valuable in recruiting and retaining quality police officer candidates. MVPD continues to increase our social media presence and by attending career fairs like the Alexandria Technical College Spring 2024 Career and Internship Fair. 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 various training courses throughout the quarter. Chief Zender and Deputy Chief Hellpap were recognized for 20 years of service and Hanna Kenow, Alexis Bostrom, and Officer Ohlendorf were recognized for 5 years of service. The Mounds View Police Department continues to engage in numerous outreach activities. MVPD partnered with the Mounds View Police Foundation for a dine to donate event at the Pink Flower Restaurant and we also conducted a fundraiser at Von Hanson's in Shoreview for a brat and hot dog sale. MVPD participated in the MN Special Olympics Torch run where we received the torch from Spring Lake Park PD, ran the torch down to New Brighton, and passed it on to New Brighton Public Safety. MVPD also attended several rockwall events to include the Pinewood Carnival and The North Church Summer Connection at Long Lake Regional Park. MVPD partnered with the Quincy House for their annual Golf Tournament and the Mounds View Police Foundation was extremely generous to sponsor a hole. MVPD participated in the Senior Wellness and Safety Fair, the Juneteenth Event, and conducted a CATGUARD Catalytic Converter anti-theft event. In addition to our proactive traffic enforcement efforts, Flock Camera Safety Systems have been installed throughout the city and we have already seen numerous positive outcomes. This will be another enforcement tool officers can use in order to keep the community safe. Officer Ohlendorf was recognized by MADD and the Office of Traffic Safety for his traffic enforcement efforts. Various training opportunities were made available throughout this quarter to include handgun and rifle shoots, Virtual Reality (VR) training, defensive tactics and instructor training, less than lethal weapons training (Taser, Bolawrap, 40mm impact munitions, chemical irritant training), and reality-based scenario training in which the vacant houses acquired by the city were utilized. This provides officers the opportunity to participate in reality-based scenarios which will be definitely carry over to real life police interactions on the streets. Officers also attended various professional development training to include investigations training, narcotics training, Field Training Officer (FTO) training, and leadership courses. Several events are in the planning stages to include the Night to Unite and Festival in the Park. MVPD will continue to be active in the community with various outreach activities, proactive patrols/enforcement, and training opportunities.