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Item No: 6B <br /> MUr MS VFE-W Meeting Date: 10/28/2024 <br /> U1�1JJJ ■11:IY Type of Business: Special Order of Business <br /> Administrator Review: <br /> City or Mounds View Staff Report <br /> To: Honorable Mayor and City Council <br /> From: Ben Zender, Chief of Police <br /> Item Title/Subject: 2024 Quarter 3 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 have been 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 to hold a MVPD retiree <br /> breakfast <br /> 3. Partnered with city and community members for the Tribute Park Committee <br /> 4. MVPD attended the MVCC Resource Fair and Senior Safety Fair at Bel Rae <br /> Senior Living Center <br /> 5. Participated in the SBM/PD Annual Softball Game (PD won!) <br /> 6. Participated and provided security for all the Festival in the Park activities <br />