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Long -Term Financial Plan Page Eleven f. Public Service The public relies on the Police Department for assistance and advice in many routine and emergency situations which occur in the community. Although many of these calls are not police regulated, we respond to those requests and render such aid and/or advice as indicated by the situation. g. Animal Control Nuisance Abatement The Community Service Officer and officers of the Department enforce the animal control and nuisance ordinances. The Department impounds dogs and other animals and interacts with residents to maintain the health and safety of the community. h. School Liaison/Youth Counseling The Department's Investigators and other officers of the Department work closely with school officials, Probation Officers, Human Services, and other agencies to aid in the health, safety Cand welfare of the community's youth. i. Civil Defense The Department assists in coordinating and planning with other agencies procedures used in the event of a major disaster or hazardous materials incident. Rendering aid to the injured, providing security, and coordinating support groups is a responsibility and a duty that the Department is prepared for. The Police Department provides police services to the community year around, twenty-four hours per day. At the present time, the Department employs: Chief, Lieutenant, two Sergeants, two Investigators and eight Patrolmen. The Department also employs a Community Service officer: one full-time Secretary and one part-time Secretary. Support services are provided by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and other agencies. In recent years, the Police Department has realized a significant increase in "calls for service". Officers are spending more time in responding to calls. Conse- quently, less time is being spent in the enforcement and prevention area of police work.