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i <br /> i <br /> 2000 Accomplishments <br /> i <br /> We continue to meet such routine successes as State& Federal training mandates, coding <br /> ' standards, maintaining POST mandated rules and regulations, and the operation of an effective <br /> professional agency. In addition to these routine successes, we also note the following for 2000: <br /> ' • We maintained a full complement of officers this year. For the first time in quite awhile, we <br /> did not have to replace any officers. This accomplishment makes us the envy of many of our <br /> surrounding agencies. Our citizen's benefit by retaining trained and experienced officers to <br /> iserve our city. <br /> • We now routinely use our in-house Use of Force instructor to train in our POST mandated use <br /> of force areas. <br /> • We have met the mandated training required by POST in areas of pursuit driving, EMS, <br /> iOSHA, firearms, etc., while minimizing the overtime necessary to realize this training. <br /> i • We have officers on the steering committee for the new 800-megahertz radio system in order <br /> to aid us in the ultimate transition to this frequency. <br /> i • We have trained one half of the department in risk management issues specifically focusing <br /> on high-risk low frequency situations. <br /> i • We have increased our activity in crime prevention issues such as McGruff houses, block <br /> clubs, National Night Out, and quarterly newsletters. We now also offer a "Watch Your Car" <br /> program, which replaces the old CAT program. Officers also participated in five major bike <br /> rodeos for child rider safety, as well as miscellaneous other prevention programs and <br /> seminars. <br /> • We purchased and transitioned to a new records management system in order to prepare for <br /> the new State CJDN system. <br /> i • We completed our first full year of alcohol compliance checks. We noted 100% compliance <br /> from businesses selling alcohol as well as tobacco. <br /> i • We have established our bike patrol unit. <br /> • We upgraded our department's computer hardware to accept the new CJDN system. <br /> i • We have actively involved ourselves �n a community organization ca ll ed t h e Community <br /> ty <br /> Prevention Coalition. <br /> 13 <br />