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Mounds View Police 2026 Quarter 1 Synopsis Recruitment and retention will continue to be a priority as we are still not fully staffed. Currently, we have 18 officers and two Community Service Officers (CSOs). That said, we do have 1 prospective candidate going through our hiring process and we look forward to hiring this candidate. 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 a career fair at Spring Lake Park 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 with our 9' annual Daddy/Daughter Dance. This continues to be one of the most requested and sought-after outreach events that is offered. MVPD also participated in the Polar Plunge where we raised over $1 ,200 for Special Olympics MN. We also participated in a Coffee with a Cop event, and it was well attended with positive citizen interactions and police conversations. Investigator Solz, Officer Garcia, and Officer Boscardin will be awarded the lifesaving award at the statewide Minnesota Chiefs of Police Executive Training Institute (ETI) Conference in St. Cloud. This award is related to the actions they took to successfully save the life of a shooting victim at the Townsedge Mobile Home Community. 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 have a significant impact on the safety of the community. Officer Ohlendorf will be recognized at the Annual Law Enforcement Recognition Awards Event in May. 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. Various training opportunities were made available throughout this quarter to include firearms training, defensive tactics training, less than lethal weapons training (Taser, Bolawrap, 40mm impact munitions, chemical irritant training), and ballistic shield training. Officers also successfully made the firearms transition from the .40 caliber handgun to the 9 mm handgun. This transition included new optics, lights, and holsters. Seeing firsthand and from reviews of other officers and the instructors, this was a very positive change and needed upgrade. We are also looking forward to taking custody of a new K9 this spring! Officer Kammerer was selected to be the next handler, and this K9 team are scheduled to attend the TAC 21 patrol dog certification course this spring. Officers also attended various professional development training to include investigations training, narcotics training, and leadership courses. MVPD will continue to invest in our officers by a variety of avenues to include officer professional development, training, and officer wellness. As we move into spring, the MVPD will continue to be active in the community with various outreach activities, proactive patrols/enforcement, and training opportunities.