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2002 POLICE RESERVE REVIEW. <br /> Prepared by Lt. Scholl <br /> The St. Anthony Police Department takes pride in knowing we have a <br /> professional, all volunteer police reserve program. It is reassuring knowing <br /> that we can call upon the reserve unit for assistance. Although limited in <br /> their scope of responsibilities, reserves perform such tasks as traffic control, <br /> booking transportations, detox transportations, citizen's assist, animal <br /> complaints, medical calls, and officer assists. The St. Anthony Police <br /> Reserves also assisted at high school and grade school events such as <br /> dances, sports gatherings, carnivals, and parades. The St. Anthony Police <br /> Reserves in 2002 conducted Boy Scout tours, cleaned police vehicles, <br /> worked on vital key holder information, and were role players for St. <br /> Anthony Police training during use of force and with SIMS shoots. <br /> The St. Anthony Police Reserve Program has also assisted 14 past members <br /> in obtaining law enforcement careers with metro law enforcement agencies. <br /> Four past reserves are currently St. Anthony Police Officers. Lt. Cotroneo, <br /> Officer Sroga, Officer Spiess, and Officer Sunde all started with the St. <br /> Anthony Police Reserve Program. <br /> The St. Anthony Police Reserve strength currently stands at 13 members <br /> with 3 on leave. We have found that 13-15 reserves works best for the <br /> police department's needs. We are striving to maintain a level of well- <br /> trained reserves. Four of our members are certified emergency medical <br /> technicians. The remaining members have various levels of first aid <br /> training. Two of our members are licensed "Sky Wam" spotters with the <br /> National Weather Service. Both of these reserves are St. Anthony residents <br /> and assist when conditions are warranted. <br /> Police Officer Heidi Stanley took over the 2002 reserve officer schedule. <br /> She has assisted with some structural changes of the unit. Officer Stanley <br /> has done an outstanding job. She has helped the reserve program meet goals <br /> in obtaining more hours in the squad, ride-alongs, and events. <br /> 22 <br />