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Page 3 <br />Low <br />7. De-escalation training (26) including mental health training, harm reduction and non- <br />confrontational methods. <br />8. Alternative and non-emergency response methods (23) including partnerships with social <br />workers and mental health professionals. <br />Other priorities mentioned included partnerships with other cities (5), a desire for a long-term policing <br />contract (5), decreased patrolling (4), non-militarization (2) and following task force recommendations (2). <br /> <br />Questions and concerns <br />Both surveys included an open-ended question asking what questions and concerns respondents have <br />about a potential renewed police partnership. <br />Common top themes across audiences include SAPD staffing levels, cost, and trust across communities, <br />city leadership and SAPD officers. <br />St. Anthony Village and Lauderdale residents expressed a great deal of support and appreciation for SAPD <br />officers and the level of service they currently receive from the department. They want to be assured that a <br />partnership would not result in less service, visibility and resources in their communities. <br />Falcon Heights residents noted several questions regarding SAPD training and policies, particularly <br />changes made since 2016. <br />Questions and concerns have been summarized into the categories below with examples of common <br />questions from respondents. Many responses identified multiple topics and are counted in the tally for <br />multiple categories. Other responses included no questions or concerns. <br />Questions and concerns vary by audience: <br /> <br />Falcon Heights residents and non-residents <br />1. SAPD training, policies and racial equity practices (61) <br /> What training do officers receive? <br /> How does the department address racism, bias, de-escalation, etc.? <br /> How do current practices align with the Falcon Heights Inclusion and Policing Task <br />Force recommendations? <br />2. Staffing levels (31) <br /> What will response times look like? <br /> Will there be enough officers to cover the expanded area? <br /> Will the level of coverage and service be similar to the previous partnership? <br />3. Policing style (31) <br /> Is SAPD’s approach consistent with Falcon Heights’ values? <br /> Will officers be present and build relationships in the community? <br /> Will there be consistency in officers assigned to Falcon Heights? <br /> How will SAPD patrol Falcon Heights? <br />4. Trust (19)