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We gave crime and drugs "A GOING AWAY PARTY" on Tuesday August <br />7`h, 2007, by sponsoring the 24 "' annual National Night Out (NNO) crime <br />and drug prevention night. We crushed last year's record of 35 block parties <br />by holding 43 block parties across the City. Officers were successful in <br />increasing the number of apartment complexes that held events for their <br />residents. Cub Foods sponsored the night by donating ice cream to <br />individuals hosting an event. We partnered with the National Child Safety <br />Council and handed out crime prevention materials including over 200 child <br />identification packets. The weather was great and everyone enjoyed taking a <br />"bite out of crime ". <br />In August C.P. Officers enlisted Department <br />Reserve Officers to staff positions during the <br />weekend Village Fest celebration. Reserve <br />Officers combined for over 189 hours that <br />weekend to ensure the safety of those attending <br />the weekend events. <br />Several Officers and family members again <br />volunteered for the Relay for Life event, to <br />benefit Cancer survivors. The event was an all <br />night walk at the high school stadium. The <br />S.A.P.D. team "Cancer Cuffers" raised <br />approximately $2500 for Cancer Research. <br />1990 - Dick Engstrom 4th Police Chief <br />ST. ANTHONYS NEW paike chief Dick Engstrom says he hopes <br />to have his department Work more closely with the pub l lc, <br />especially In areas like aims prevention. <br />In October/November, two Safety Seminars were held at the St. Anthony <br />City Hall. The first dealt with Computer Safety and was instructed by <br />Officer Mark Mosby. Social Networking sites and financial exploitation <br />were topics covered. The second class was instructed by Chief John Ohl, <br />Sgt. Jon Mangseth, and Officer Tressa Sunde. The topic was Sexual Assault <br />and Personal Safety. Topics covered were how to recognize a potential <br />threat and strategies were covered on how to avoid becoming a victim of <br />sexual assault. <br />The Department continues to practice the "Community Policing" model <br />which utilizes all Officers in the way Police services are delivered to <br />residents. Officers continued using blue courtesy cards to notify residents of <br />incidents where property has been left unsecured or where other security <br />issues exist. <br />26 <br />