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Item No: 06A <br /> MSStIT��T Meeting Date: 10/27/2025 <br /> UMI VIE Type of Business: Special Order of Business <br /> Administrator Review: <br /> City or Mounds View Starr Report <br /> Nor— <br /> To: Honorable Mayor and City Council <br /> From: Ben Zender, Chief of Police <br /> Item Title/Subject: 2025 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 2025, the Mounds View Police Department has completed all the <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, speed, seat belt, and distracted driving <br /> enforcement details through the Ramsey County Traffic Safety Initiative (RCTSI). <br /> 3. Flock Camera Safety Systems are installed throughout the city <br /> 4. Two portable speed signs and one solar speed sign have been deployed <br /> 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 X (formally Twitter), Next <br /> Door, Instagram, and now the MVPD has a Facebook page! <br /> 2. Partnered with the Mounds View Police Foundation for several (Hot Dogz) events <br /> at local churches and the City Hall Park. <br /> 3. Partnered with city and community members for the Tribute Park Committee. We <br /> also participated in the Tribute Park Dedication for first responders and the three <br /> tragedies that affected residents from Mounds View. <br /> 4. MVPD participated in the annual Mounds View Police Department vs. SBM Fire <br /> Department Softball game. PD Won! We also participated in the battle of the <br /> badges with SBM Fire Dept. to showcase the new outdoor fitness court. <br />