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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 9, 2002 Page 5 Engstrom was proud to report that the City of St. Anthony was down, again, in crime 2 statistics for 2001. He indicated that the City has risen to eleventh, out of thirty-three 3 counties, in crime rate. 4 5 Engstrom stated that there was a 4%decrease in Part I Crimes in 2001, and an 8% 6 decrease in Part H Crimes in 2001. 7 8 Engstrom indicated that they have used Hennepin County's S.W.A.T team in the past. 9 He added that it would be wise for the City to invest in their own S.W.A.T team. Thus, 10 they have joined forces with Roseville to comprise their own team. 11 12 Engstrom indicated that they had a very active year in 2001 with regard to training. 13 14 Engstrom noted that they are holding a Police Department Open House on May 9, 2002. 15 16 Mayor Hodson thanked Engstrom for his presentation. 17 18 Mayor Hodson asked Engstrom how many years he has been on the City of St. Anthony 19 Police Department. Engstrom stated that he is currently serving his thirty-sixth year. 20 21 Mayor Hodson read a letter of recognition that he recently received, recognizing a few police officers who recently stopped a burglary, and then tied that attempt to a previous burglary. He expounded on the letter and the dedication and talent of the Police 24 Department of St. Anthony to the community. 25 26 Councilmember Thuesen stated that the perceived safety of the community in St. 27 Anthony is no accident, but due to the strength of the police department. Mayor Hodson 28 echoed Councilmember Thuesen's comment, and cited the crime problems in 29 neighboring cities. 30 31 Engstrom stated that the neighboring communities saw an increase in Part I and Part 11 32 crimes. He highlighted the fact that it is a community effort that helps to keep the crime 33 statistics down in the City of St. Anthony. 34 35 Mayor Hodson thanked Chief Engstrom and the rest of the department for their 36 commitment and dedication. 37 38 3 Presentation of 2001 Fire Department Annual Fire Department Report. Fire Chief Joel 39 Hewitt will be present. 40 Fire Chief Hewitt came forward to provide the Council with the 2001 Annual Fire 41 Department report. 42 43 Our Personnel: • 7 career: chief, assistant chief, two captains, three FMOs (Fire Motor Operators). • 24 part-time people. 46 0 Last year: hired 7 new recruits.