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2008 Patrol Review <br />Prepared by Sergeant Dan Diegnau <br />As I prepare the 2008 patrol review for the annual report several thoughts <br />come to mind. This year again consisted of additions, opportunities and <br />successes. The words that come to mind to describe a patrol staff that is <br />second to none are dedication, professionalism and service. These are only a <br />few words that describe all members of the St. Anthony Police Department, <br />This year brought one additional officer to the <br />police department. Officer Erdman was hired <br />on 02/2008. Officer Erdman has successfully <br />completed the field training program and is <br />currently on solo patrol . <br />Opportunities this year again consisted of obtaining grant finances for the <br />Safe and Sober and Ace/Night Cap patrol. The Safe and Sober program <br />allows for an additional officer to patrol the community during six separate <br />waves concentrating on DWI, speed and seat belt enforcement. The <br />Ace/Night Cap grant for the 2008 year has been changed. The finances for <br />this program are now dedicated to a new pilot program that includes all <br />Ramsey County agencies. This new program has been titled as the, "Ramsey <br />County Traffic Safety Initiative". Our agency participates in several high - <br />visibility details to create safer roadways throughout Ramsey County <br />collaboratively, by raising public awareness and enforcing all traffic <br />regulations. <br />A major high point of the 2008 year consisted of providing mutual aid <br />assistance to the St. Paul Police Department for the Republican National <br />Convention. The majority of our officers <br />conducted security on transport busses for <br />delegates. One of our officers, who is a member of <br />the Hennepin County Weapons Of Mass <br />Destruction Team, assisted the Department Of <br />Energy scanning for radiation inside the Excel <br />Energy Center. A total of 15 officers (377 hours) <br />assisted during the convention. Each officer who <br />participated in this event received a letter of <br />recognition and a commemorative coin. Our <br />10 <br />