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2016 Annual Report • Police Department • St. Anthony Village, Minnesota <br /> <br /> <br />35 | Page <br /> <br />During the school year, the St. Anthony Police Department delivers the D.A.R.E. program <br />curriculum to elementary school and middle school students in St. Anthony. Our D.A.R.E. <br />Officer provides services as a school resource Officer in these schools, as well. <br />Volunteers with the SAPD Reserve Unit conduct neighborhood patrols, house checks for <br />residents who are on vacation, park patrols, business checks, and support patrol functions all <br />year round. They provide security and assist with traffic control and pedestrian safety and <br />special events such as Village Fest, and parades. Volunteers with this unit routinely give <br />around 400 hours of their own time individually each year to provide services to St. Anthony, <br />Lauderdale, and Falcon Heights. Some are students looking to begin careers in law <br />enforcement, some are residents interested in giving something back, all care deeply for our <br />communities. <br />Our department has a history of providing a community oriented approach to policing. Our <br />officers are expected to have respect for the <br />community and we have often received <br />feedback from residents and visitors that <br />comment on how our Officers are <br />approachable, friendly, and “down to <br />earth”. These are highly prized qualities <br />that are encouraged to develop in our <br />officers, command staff, support staff and <br />volunteers. Our officers know and have <br />respect for the impact that they have on <br />the community, and vice versa. As a <br />department that strives to deliver professional, effective, flexible and compassionate law <br />enforcement services, we know that we must work in harmony with all stake holders in our <br />community. Our determination to improve ourselves, offer better programs and services, listen <br />and be responsive, seek out partnerships, and create positive interactions is unflinching. The <br />opportunities to participate in the activities like those highlighted in this report is what truly <br />motivates us. <br />Finally, I would like to express the deep gratitude of the St. Anthony Police Department for the <br />continued and unwavering support from our local businesses, civic groups, neighborhood <br />organizations, City Council, and most of all, our residents. Without the relationships and <br />partnerships we have, and will continue to develop and strengthen, we could not have success.