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MESSAGE FROM CHIEF ZENDER <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />I am proud to present the 2025 Annual Report for the Mounds View Police Department. <br />Throughout this report, you will see the great work our officers and staff have done <br />throughout the year. This year has brought many accomplishments as well as <br />challenges to the police department. The equipment officers carry and use today is <br />current with technological advances in law enforcement and we are constantly <br />evaluating the equipment we use and the training we attend. We will continue to invest <br />in training and equipment in order for the officers to effectively and efficiently protect <br />and serve the community in the safest possible way. One of the major challenges this <br />year came to our K9 Unit. <br /> <br />K9 Niko was MVPD’s very first K9, faithfully serving the community for almost 10 years <br />from 2012-2021 alongside his handler Investigator Nick Erickson. K9 Niko retired in <br />2021 and enjoyed his much-deserved retirement. After 15 years, K9 Niko succumbed to <br />cancer and was put to rest in April. In May, K9 Grizz experienced a sudden and severe <br />medical emergency. After consultation with emergency veterinarians and considering <br />his condition, we needed to make the extremely difficult decision to euthanize K9 Grizz <br />and end his suffering. K9 Grizz faithfully served the community for 7 years from 2018- <br />2025 alongside his handler Sgt. Brian Schultes. K9 Niko and K9 Grizz will be deeply <br />missed but never forgotten. We will continue to strive for excellence and continue the <br />legacy that these two K9s built. This summer, K9 Ace needed to be medically retired <br />due to ongoing medical issues. K9 Ace faithfully served the community from 2022-2025 <br />alongside his handler Officer Alex Aase. With any setback, there is something positive <br />to take away. Officer Aase agreed to take on a new K9 to replace K9 Ace, and we were <br />able to purchase our newest K9 (K9 Brandi). K9 Brandi is a dual-purpose female <br />German Shephard and is currently working alongside her handler, Officer Alex Aase. <br /> <br />