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8 V. Patrol Review <br />2013 Annual Report · Police Department · St. Anthony Village, Minnesota <br />V. Patrol Review <br />Prepared by Sergeant Jeff Spiess <br />Gatekeepers of a positive and professional image. Promoters of trust, relationship-building, <br />community, cooperation, and respect. This easily describes the patrol officers of the St. Anthony <br />Police Department. They are the most visible arm of government and have the most impact toward <br />furthering the mission and vision of the department. <br />The patrol officer is responsible for enforcing all laws, from parking tickets to felonies, and knowing <br />how and when to use discretion to effect the best outcome. They work to deter crime by being <br />present and visible, but also utilize their skills to conduct preliminary investigations when a crime <br />does occur. The patrol officer is also present in the community to gauge the wants and needs of <br />the citizens and to respond accordingly within the guidelines of state statue, city ordinance, and <br />department policy. It is this involvement that is absolutely necessary to bring about a strong and <br />enjoyable community, and is something for which each patrol officer strives. <br />An important component of the patrol division is the Community <br />Service Officer (CSO). The CSO is a non-sworn member of the <br />department, but is visible in the community to assist in duties <br />that do not necessarily require the involvement of a sworn police <br />officer. Some of duties of the CSO include parking enforcement, <br />animal control, traffic control, equipment repair and maintenance, <br />and the same community partnerships as is necessary and desired <br />by the patrol officers. <br />In 2013, the St. Anthony Police Department has strived for and <br />accomplished 24 hour patrol supervision. In order to accomplish <br />this goal, the department promoted an officer to the position of <br />Sergeant, which provided for a supervisor assigned to each of the <br />four patrol shifts. For circumstances when a supervisor is off the <br />schedule, the most senior patrol officer now serves as the Officer <br />in Charge (OIC). Each officer with the potential to serve as the <br />OIC has accepted the opportunity and completed training to better <br />prepare them for this position of leadership.