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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025 Page 2 2 VII. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE. 3 4 VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF - NONE. 6 IX. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL. 7 8 A. Police Department Strategic Plan Presentation 9 10 Police Chief Spiess reviewed in 2018, the St. Anthony Police Department developed its first 11 Strategic Plan. This plan introduced a revised Vision and Mission and detailed nine departmental 12 goals, along with several objectives for each goal. Input from all members of the police 13 department was sought, and the plan also incorporated valuable community feedback. Since its 14 creation, the Strategic Plan has undergone annual updates to reflect objectives that have been 15 achieved, revised, or otherwise satisfied. It remains a legacy document, guiding both daily 16 actions and long-term goals. 17 18 In 2024, the Strategic Plan underwent its first major renovation since its inception. All 19 department members collaborated in group sessions on multiple occasions to reshape the plan 20 into its current form. During this process, the number of goals was condensed from nine to six 21 for greater focus and manageability. Objectives were reevaluated, and members identified the 22 objectives they would take the lead in achieving. 23 24 A key outcome of this process was the identification of three core departmental values. Each 25 team contributed suggestions for values that best encapsulate the department's culture and 26 approach to service. From these contributions, the following three core values were identified: 27 28 1. Integrity — We uphold the highest standards of honesty, accountability, and 29 professionalism in every action and decision, ensuring trust within our community. 30 2. Courage — We act with strength and determination, facing challenges and uncertainty 31 with confidence to protest and serve our community. 32 3. Compassion — We treat all individuals with empathy, understanding, and respect, 33 recognizing the humanity and dignity of every person we encounter. 34 35 The Goals for the department include: 36 • Community Engagement/Transparency/Accountability — Mentorship programs High 37 School and College; Enhance Social Media; Visibly report officer commendations to 38 community and new community outreach events. 39 • Equipment & Technology — Implement new scheduling and training software; 40 explore upgrade to body camera storage; establish interface for digital data transfer; 41 and explore online option to report traffic complaints. 42 • Training & Professional Development — Quarterly check -ins with members to 43 evaluate career goals; in-house leadership training for supervisors; prioritize 44 attendance at career enhancing schools; and informal alternative learning 45 opportunities. 46