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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 22, 2003 Page 8 highlighting part one crimes, going back from 1998 through 2002. Chief Engstrom mentioned that because of an increase in the 0— 19 year olds, crimes are expected to go up also. Chief Engstrom gave specific totals for each type of crime during 2002, including the fact that burglaries have gone up. Chief Engstrom listed the totals for the part two crimes, which include all crimes that are not part one or index crimes. Chief Engstrom stated that clearance rates for 2002 were 64%. Mayor Hodson asked for clarification of clearance rates. Chief.Engstrom stated that it related to crimes that had been solved. Chief Engstrom then discussed other crimes of interest, metro comparisons, the patrol statistics, investigations, significant cases including a bomb threat at the high school and others. Chief Engstrom noted that many changes have been,made since 9/11, including updates to emergency plans, various seminars, work with securing the water supply and other changes. Chief Engstrom stated that on the flip side there has been a lot of community involvement and listed various public education programs including the DARE program and National Night Out. Chief Engstrom mentioned that volunteers have been a significant presence and that the police reserve in 2002 had 1,629 squad hours, 175 ride along hours, and 351 event hours. Chief Engstrom listed the 2002 accomplishments and discussed the work plan.for 2003. Chief Engstom asked for questions. Councilmember Sparks asked for explanation of youth population connection to crime rates. Chief Engstrom explained that with the youth population going up there is an expectation of youth committed crimes going up. Councilmember Sparks mentioned that St. Anthony has a declining population of youth. Chief Engstrom stated that surrounding communities could have an impact on the community and that he is not attributing the rise in crime to youth in the St. Anthony community. Councilmember Sparked requested that the Police Chief discuss block parties. Chief Engstrom expressed a desire to encourage more block parties because they were important to.public safety and accounted for many tips by residents that helped with the 64% clearance rate. Councilmember Faust related the National Night Out to community policing. Chief Engstrom agreed and stated that there was no such thing as a bad call. Mayor Hodson asked if it is all right for residents to report suspicious activity by calling 911. Chief Engstrom answered in the affirmative. Mayor Hodson thanked Chief Engstrom. VIII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS.