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Mounds View City Council March 25, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 12 • Deputy Chief Brennan indicated that the officers have received various training including use of force training, hazardous materials, blood borne pathogens, legal update, death notification, sexual assaults, dealing with difficult people, and critical situation training. He also indicated that some of the officers have been trained to use the intoxilyzer and nine officers will attend police pursuit training. Deputy Chief Brennan indicated that the New Brighton Police Department had provided a no cost racial profiling training attended by the department. Deputy Chief Brennan indicated the clerical personnel has received training on how to operate the criminal justice data communications network. Deputy Chief Brennan briefly overviewed the grant funds the police department has pursued. Deputy Chief Brennan indicated that one of the officers is an Akido instructor and provides classes at no cost if anyone is interested. Deputy Chief Brennan indicated that two officers have volunteered to work with the Mermaid to curtail underage drinking and providing false identification. • Deputy Chief Brennan indicated that the officers have received training on the new department issued firearms. Deputy Chief Brennan indicated that the police department installed new carpeting in November of 2001 and built an office for the sergeants and the construction costs were covered entirely by forfeiture funds. Deputy Chief Brennan indicated that $18,000 had been budgeted for revamping the main access points and, in lieu of that, cosmetic repairs were made by the Public Works Staff for $100. Deputy Chief Brennan indicated the City entered into a user agreement with the State for tracking sex offenders. He then noted that BCA access to the Minnesota Repository of Arrest Photo Database will enhance the department's ability to identify suspects. Deputy Chief Brennan indicated that two brand new police vehicles were ordered in March of 2002 and noted that the unmarked squad did not need the heavy-duty suspension package and the City was able to save $3,700 for a total cost for both vehicles of $33,822. He then indicated that the vehicles being replaced would be sold through the semi-annual auction held by the Maplewood Police Department at a cost of $50.00 per vehicle sold. Deputy Chief Brennan informed Council that he had been elected Vice President of the Ramsey County Chief of Police Association and noted he would move to president of the Association in 2003.