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2017 Annual Report • Police Department • St. Anthony Village, Minnesota <br /> <br /> <br />12 | P a g e <br /> <br />is collected by our department. In 2016, Officer Dale Moore was selected as our new evidence <br />technician, following the retirement of our previous technician, and has been certified as an <br />Evidence Specialist by the International Association of Property and Evidence. He is responsible <br />for ensuring that all evidence has been stored and retained according to statutory requirements, <br />requirements of both city and county attorneys, and according to professional standards and <br />best practices. Officer Moore also educates our officers on new trends in the collection of <br />evidence as they arise, properly disposes of property that no longer holds any evidentiary <br />value, arranges for return of property to its owner, and provides testimony as required by the <br />court. <br />Partnerships with agencies outside of the St. Anthony Police Department has always been <br />fruitful in identifying suspects of crime, arresting offenders, and bringing about a successful <br />prosecution. Some of our partners include our city and county attorneys, who provide guidance <br />in case direction and in courtroom testimony. We also work closely with both the Hennepin and <br />Ramsey County Crime Labs. These agencies are available in some circumstances to respond <br />directly to a scene to document and process evidence. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, <br />along with the Hennepin and Ramsey County Crime Labs, provide forensic analysis of <br />evidence, which has proven very helpful in solving cases that may have otherwise gone <br />unsolved several years ago. <br />Our investigators also have forged strong relationships with our partners in social services. <br />Specifically, we have worked in tandem with Child Protection Services of both Hennepin and <br />Ramsey Counties in the investigation of reported child abuse or social issues that threaten the <br />welfare of children. We also work with the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center and Adult <br />Protection Services of Hennepin and Ramsey Counties to quickly identify and intercede in <br />reported cases of the mistreatment of vulnerable adults. We have also partnered with mental <br />health professionals in both Hennepin and Ramsey Counties in handling cases involving <br />individuals who are in mental crisis and/or need long term care. In cases that do not require a <br />criminal investigation, we make providing resources to those in need a top priority. <br />Though stated often, it can never be overstated: Our most important team members in <br />investigating crime are our community members. The vast majority of crime is solved by the <br />quick reporting of suspected criminal activity and through our partnerships with victims and <br />witnesses of a crime throughout the investigative process. Our investigators have been very <br />fortunate to work with a community that is dedicated to the promotion of a safe St. Anthony <br />Village.