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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 22, 2016 Page 2 A. St. Anthony Police Department Annual Report 3 Police Chief John Ohl stated the motto of the Police Department is Safety through Service. Chief 4 Ohl reviewed statistical information on Part I and Part II crimes along with Calls for Service. He 5 summarized the Patrol Review showing 2213 citations issued for moving violations, 197 6 citations issued for non - moving violations and 833 arrests. A new CSO officer was hired from 7 the Reserve Officer Program. 9 Chief Ohl provided an Investigation Review with 340 Total Criminal Cases, 181 Total Cases 10 Cleared, 132 Total Cases Cleared by Arrest and 49 Total Cases Cleared by Other. This showed a 11 clearance rate of 53 %. The Police Department completed 1541 hours of training (excluding 12 SWAT and WMD). Training included: Mental/Behavioral Health Training, Leadership Training, 13 Integrity and Diversity Training, Defensive Driving, Emergency Haz Mat, OSHA and Medical 14 Response and Active Shooter Training. 15 16 Seven new reserve officers were hired including 2420 donated hours with Schroeder having 450 17 hours and Panning 303 hours. 18 19 Chief Ohl reviewed Crime Prevention activities. Sgt. Manseth ran the program including MN 20 Night to Unite — 42 block parties, Polar Plunge, 5th Summer Survival School, Volunteered at the 21 Cinco De Mayo Celebration, Cops vs Kids Basketball, Shop with a Cop, and attended many 22 school and community events. 23 24 Chief Ohl stated they depend on the help from the residents. The Police Officers are dedicated to 25 their positions and the City. They do feel appreciated by the citizens and the Council. 26 27 Councilmember Gray asked about the philosophy on body cams. Chief Ohl stated it is a topic of 28 big discussion. They are waiting for legislation to catch up with technology. He has some 29 concerns about data practices and body cams. Another challenge is funding. The storage 30 accounts for the highest cost. 31 32 Councilmember Jenson complimented the Police Department on the publication done last year. 33 34 Councilmember Stille thanked Chief Ohl for his leadership and the reputation he has provided to 35 staff and the community. 36 37 Councilmember Brever stated she echoes the comments of the Councilmembers and also wants 38 to thank the Police Department from the schools. The children in the City are not fearful of the 39 Police officers and they are very approachable. 40 41 Mayor Faust thanked Chief Ohl and his staff. In the publication, it was important to read the 42 annual report and read what others in the department had written. The Department goes out of 43 their way to serve the public. Mayor Faust stated he is grateful for the Reserve Officers who 44 volunteer their time without pay. 45 46 B. Resolution 16 -030 a Resolution Providing for the Sale of $1,510.000 General Obligation 47 Bonds, Series 2016A and $1.495,000 General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds, Series 48 2016B.