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I. Message from the Chief <br />2013 Annual Report · Police Department · St. Anthony Village, Minnesota <br />1 <br />Honorable Mayor, Council, City Manager, and Citizens of <br />St. Anthony: <br />This year I had an opportunity to attend a flag raising event <br />which was well attended by many military veterans. As <br />we sang the National Anthem, I watched as some of those <br />in attendance got teary eyed and it made me think about <br />their sacrifice and what it means to be a “good citizen.” <br />The officers of our department do not work in a vacuum, <br />as a matter of fact, it is the exact opposite. We need our <br />citizens to be engaged and active in a mutual collaboration <br />with the police to have an effect on crime. It is imperative <br />that we secure the willing cooperation of our good citizens, <br />and that we create an atmosphere of mutual respect and <br />trust. We need our citizens to feel connected with the <br />police and we need to foster these relationships so being a <br />“good citizen” has value and meaning. Understanding how <br />this relationship effects crime is key. I believe our officers <br />understand how utterly dependent we are on our good <br />citizens and display this understanding in all of our day to <br />day interactions. <br />Working together with the police, good citizens can have <br />a profound effect on crime and it is my pleasure to lead <br />an organization that truly understands this important <br />relationship. <br />It is with great honor and respect that I present the 2013 <br />annual report to the good citizens of St. Anthony <br />Respectfully, <br />John Ohl <br />Chief of Police <br />I. Message from the Chief