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Mounds View Police 2025 Quarter 2 Synopsis This quarter was extremely busy with outreach events, luncheons, and trainings. MVPD is continuing to increase our social media presence by adding Facebook to our social media platform which will allow us to engage with the community in a more effective way. MVPD attended career fairs in Blaine High School and Irondale High School. This is a great way for the MVPD to get out and promote the PD in a positive way as well as a great way to recruit! The Mounds View Police Department continues to engage in outreach activities. MVPD partnered with the Mounds View Police Foundation for a Cross of Glory luncheon, a bake sale at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church during their community meal, and we attended a Juneteenth Event where hot dogs were served (Hot Dogz cart). Officers participated in the MN Special Olympics Torch Run where we received the torch from Spring Lake Park PD, we ran it down to New Brighton, and passed the torch on to New Brighton Public Safety. Thanks to generous donations of Mounds View citizens and organizations, officers participated in an outreach Iball4life youth day at the MVCC. Officers participated in the Quincy House Golf Tourney where the Mounds View Police Foundation sponsored a hole and officers attended the SBM Fire Senior Safety and Wellness Fair. Officers also attended the Mounds View Employee Appreciation Lunch where Inv. Solz was recognized for 10 years of service to the City of Mounds View. Officers partnered with New Brighton Public Safety to hold a women’s self defense class and we participated in a Memorial Day Murph workout at Crossfit Northstar in Mounds View. A special thanks to the gym owner Dana for allowing us to train in the gym. Chief Zender also attended a Mounds View Lions Club meeting, a MN Chiefs of Police Foundation Luncheon, a NYFS Annual Luncheon, a Ramsey County Sexual Assault Protocol Collaboration press conference in St. Paul, and the Suburban Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony in New Brighton. Officer Ohlendorf was also recognized by the MN State Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) office for his proactive efforts in enforcing traffic laws by arresting impaired drivers and making traffic safety a priority. His efforts make a significant impact on the safety of the community. Officer Ohlendorf was recognized at the Annual Law Enforcement Recognition Awards Event in May. Officer Ohlendorf was also recognized as the MVPD top DWI performer. In addition to increased traffic enforcement efforts, Flock Camera Safety Systems are installed throughout the city and they are already making a positive impact in our community. Our VCET Officer was recognized for a 2024 U.S. Attorney’s Office Law Enforcement Award for your exemplary work in a high- profile case and Inv. Erickson was recognized by our City Prosecutor Katrina Joseph for his diligent work on a very challenging case. Various training opportunities were made available throughout this quarter to include defensive tactics training, firearms training, ALERRT (active shooter) training, crime scene processing training, Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) training, handgun and rifle armorer course, basic SRO training course, high threat Close Quarters Combat (CQC) Instructor Course, and our admin assistance and property/evidence technician attended the Central Square Conference in Florida.