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Mounds View City Council February 13, 2012 Regular Meeting Page 9 Police Chief Kinney stated a decrease in property crimes was seen in 2011 but there was a rise in the number of medical calls. He anticipated this being a trend that would continue as the population ages in the City of Mounds View. Police Chief Kinney indicated the top crime in the City was theft, which was common throughout the metro area. He reviewed the school resource officers' activity stating he was working to guide tardy students, along with other behavior intervention actions. Mayor Flaherty appreciated the school resource officer. He discussed a recent article in which a Girl Scout Troop recognized Officer Knitter as a Local Hero helping the students to feel safer at school. City Administrator Ericson questioned if 10% of the vehicles stopped in the City resulting with an incarceration was a high percentage. Police Chief Kinney indicated he would have to review the numbers further to provide an accurate figure. Council Member Stigney asked why only one third of the vehicles stopped were cited. Police Chief Kinney indicated the Towards Zero Deaths initiative worked to pull over as many vehicles as possible, to reduce the number of drunk drivers on the roadway. He stated non- moving/equipment violations make up a large portion of stopped vehicles. • Police Chief Kinney noted that 100 fifth graders graduated from the DARE program last spring and an additional 100 students were in the program at this time. He noted the crime prevention officer was completing tobacco and alcohol compliance checks. All tobacco license holders passed their compliance checks. However,there were several alcohol compliance failures. Police Chief Kinney stated the new hires for the department have been very successful for the Police Department. He reviewed the promotions within the department over the past year stating the department was now fully staffed. Police Chief Kinney stated 16 students attended a gun safety course with the department last year. He anticipated another successful class in the spring of 2012. He reviewed other various community events that the department took part in. Police Chief Kinney mentioned the Mounds View K-9 program would begin March 5th. Officer Nick Erickson has been selected as the department's handler and would be attending training in St. Paul. The department was eagerly anticipating the arrival of the K-9. Council Member Mueller questioned if the department would hold a meet the public event for the K-9 unit. Police Chief Kinney stated he would be willing to have a meet and greet with the Council after Officer Erickson graduates from the K-9 program. City Administrator Ericson commented he was putting together a funding request for Bethlehem • Baptist Church. He suggested any thoughts or questions be brought to Staff by the end of the week.