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ANNUAL REPORT
2013
This is a summary of the activities and
development of the St. Anthony Police
Department over the past year. This
report includes an executive summary,
patrol review, investigative review, crime
prevention efforts, crime statistics, and a
variety of other police department details
and actions.
City of St. Anthony Village
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, Minnesota 55418
City of St. Anthony Village
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, Minnesota 55418
ANNUAL REPORT
2013
Police Department
Table of
Contents
I. Message from the Chief .........1
II. Department Summary ............2
III. Contract City Summary ..........3
IV. Crime Statistics ....................4
V. Patrol Review ......................8
VI. Investigation Review .............10
VII. Police Education Summary ....11
VIII. Police Reserve Summary ........12
IX. East Metro SWAT/WMD
Summary..............................14
X. Crime Prevention Summary ....16
XI. DARE Summary ....................21
XII. “In the Mailbox” ...................22
XIII. 2013 Accomplishments ........24
XIV. 2014 Work Plan ...................24
I. Message from the Chief
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Honorable Mayor, Council, City Manager, and Citizens of
St. Anthony:
This year I had an opportunity to attend a flag raising event
which was well attended by many military veterans. As
we sang the National Anthem, I watched as some of those
in attendance got teary eyed and it made me think about
their sacrifice and what it means to be a “good citizen.”
The officers of our department do not work in a vacuum,
as a matter of fact, it is the exact opposite. We need our
citizens to be engaged and active in a mutual collaboration
with the police to have an effect on crime. It is imperative
that we secure the willing cooperation of our good citizens,
and that we create an atmosphere of mutual respect and
trust. We need our citizens to feel connected with the
police and we need to foster these relationships so being a
“good citizen” has value and meaning. Understanding how
this relationship effects crime is key. I believe our officers
understand how utterly dependent we are on our good
citizens and display this understanding in all of our day to
day interactions.
Working together with the police, good citizens can have
a profound effect on crime and it is my pleasure to lead
an organization that truly understands this important
relationship.
It is with great honor and respect that I present the 2013
annual report to the good citizens of St. Anthony
Respectfully,
John Ohl
Chief of Police
I. Message from the Chief
2 II. Department Summary
2013 Annual Report · Police Department · St. Anthony Village, Minnesota
ST. ANTHONY POLICE
DEPARTMENT 2013
ANNUAL REPORT
The following pages consist of annual
statistics, activities, crime reports,
investigations, use of resources, and other
initiatives during the year starting January
1, 2013 and ending December 31, 2013.
II. Department Summary
St. Anthony Police Fleet
7– Marked Squads
1 – Marked Reserve Unit
1 – Marked CSO Unit
5 – Unmarked Units
Total 14 Units
Department Authorized Strength
• 23 full time police officers. Eight of these
officers are employed due to revenues
received from our contract cities.
• 16 volunteer reserve officers
• 1 full-time community service officer
• 2 full-time civilian support staff
• 1 part-time civilian support staff
St. Anthony Police Department Budget
Total budget for the year 2013, including
revenues from our contract cities was
$2,912,772.
III. Contract City Summary
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Submitted by John Ohl
The St. Anthony Police Department’s relationship with Falcon Heights and Lauderdale has
been a long standing mutually beneficial collaboration. Providing law enforcement services to
these communities has allowed us to share services and the ability to create resources none
of us, on our own, could afford.
We are fortunate to have three strong city councils that have the same shared vision. It is
important that the St. Anthony Council has an idea of our activity level in our contract cities,
and to this end, I would like to offer some statistics for Lauderdale and Falcon Heights as a
part of the St. Anthony Annual Report. We provide all of the same services in Lauderdale and
Falcon Heights as we do in St. Anthony, and we also ascribe to the same principles for law
enforcement and crime prevention.
As a part of our crime prevention program, we ran dozens of events for Lauderdale and Falcon
Heights to include many of the same, or similar programs detailed in the St. Anthony report.
In Lauderdale, we issued 1,501 citations and made 379 arrests. In Falcon Heights, we issued
1,944 citations and made 649 arrests. We also keep track of Part I and Part II Crimes in our
contract cities. In Lauderdale, we investigated 41 Part I Crimes and 54 Part II Crimes. Falcon
Heights Part I Crimes came in at 115 and Part II at 102. We also handled 3,061 calls for
service in Falcon Heights and 1,975 in Lauderdale.
III. Contract City Summary
When combining the three cities, the statistics for our
police department become substantial, keeping us very
busy throughout the year. The following is a summary
combination of all three cities:
Arrests 2,075
Citations 5,909
Calls for Service 11,518
Part I Crimes 564
Part II Crimes 370
We are proud to provide quality professional law
enforcement services to both our citizens and
businesses as well as to our contract city partners.
City of
Falcon Heights
4 IV. Crime Statistics
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ST. ANTHONY - PART I AND PART II CRIMES
Part 1 Crimes
Murder Rape Robbery Agg
Assault Burglary Theft MV
Theft Arson
2013 0 2 4 3 53 328 16 1
2012 1 3 2 5 47 301 16 0
+/--1 -1 +2 -2 +6 +27 0 +1
Part 2 Crimes
Misd.
Assaults
Property
Damage Forgery DOC Liquor Weapons Drugs
2013 23 16 12 27 8 1 32
2012 19 51 10 11 8 0 23
+/-+4 -35 +2 +16 0 +1 +9
Part I and II Crimes over the past five years
2009 Part 1 366 Total 586 Overall Clearances 51%
Part II 220
2010 Part I 340 Total 541 Overall Clearances 54%
Part II 201
2011 Part I 333 Total 535 Overall Clearances 54%
Part II 202
2012 Part I 375 Total 582 Overall Clearances 51%
Part II 207
2013 Part I 407 Total 623 Overall Clearances 59%
Part II 216
Average Part I and Part
II clearance rates for
Hennepin County in
2012 was 41%
Average Part I and Part
II clearance rates for
Ramsey County in 2012
was 37%
Part I Crimes increased
by 32 in 2013
Part II Crimes increased
by 9 in 2013
IV. Crime Statistics
IV. Crime Statistics
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Total Calls for Police Service - 6,482
Domestics 48
Disturbance Calls 149
Suspicious Person/Vehicle 317
Medical 1014
Juvenile Runaway 4
Juvenile Tobacco Use 4
Juvenile Curfew Violations 1
Underage Drinking Arrest 8
Disorderly Conduct 6
Assist Other Agencies 56
DWI 32
False Alarms 138
Alarms – No Report 78
Sale of Tobacco to Juvenile 1
Permits to Purchase Handgun 56
Other calls/incidents of interest in 2013
8 V. Patrol Review
2013 Annual Report · Police Department · St. Anthony Village, Minnesota
V. Patrol Review
Prepared by Sergeant Jeff Spiess
Gatekeepers of a positive and professional image. Promoters of trust, relationship-building,
community, cooperation, and respect. This easily describes the patrol officers of the St. Anthony
Police Department. They are the most visible arm of government and have the most impact toward
furthering the mission and vision of the department.
The patrol officer is responsible for enforcing all laws, from parking tickets to felonies, and knowing
how and when to use discretion to effect the best outcome. They work to deter crime by being
present and visible, but also utilize their skills to conduct preliminary investigations when a crime
does occur. The patrol officer is also present in the community to gauge the wants and needs of
the citizens and to respond accordingly within the guidelines of state statue, city ordinance, and
department policy. It is this involvement that is absolutely necessary to bring about a strong and
enjoyable community, and is something for which each patrol officer strives.
An important component of the patrol division is the Community
Service Officer (CSO). The CSO is a non-sworn member of the
department, but is visible in the community to assist in duties
that do not necessarily require the involvement of a sworn police
officer. Some of duties of the CSO include parking enforcement,
animal control, traffic control, equipment repair and maintenance,
and the same community partnerships as is necessary and desired
by the patrol officers.
In 2013, the St. Anthony Police Department has strived for and
accomplished 24 hour patrol supervision. In order to accomplish
this goal, the department promoted an officer to the position of
Sergeant, which provided for a supervisor assigned to each of the
four patrol shifts. For circumstances when a supervisor is off the
schedule, the most senior patrol officer now serves as the Officer
in Charge (OIC). Each officer with the potential to serve as the
OIC has accepted the opportunity and completed training to better
prepare them for this position of leadership.
V. Patrol Review
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2013 Total Arrests: 1047
DWI 34 Traffic 679 Criminal 244
Felony 67 Warrant 23
Though numbers are easily used to evaluate
performance, the difficult to measure activities of
the patrol officers should not go unnoticed. One of
the most important things an officer can give to the
community is time and determination. Some of the
most impactful aspects of effective patrol comes
from spending the extra time to make a difference
in the community and solving problems at their root.
This can be anything from a problem intersection,
a roadway that needs more police presence, or
working with a community group to address a
neighborhood nuisance. These are all functions of
the patrol officer and one that is engrained in the
culture of the department. Dedicated enforcement
action, education, and a culture of community-
oriented policing at the patrol level is what furthers
the goal toward maintaining our safe and enjoyable
community.
Active enforcement of the traffic laws are essential to suppressing and deterring crime, reducing traffic
crashes and maintaining safe roadways. In 2013, the St. Anthony Patrol Division was committed to these
goals and their dedication is evident by the following patrol statistics.
Total Citations Issued: 2464
• 2068 were for moving violations
• 396 were for non-moving violations
Total Arrests: 1047
• 34 were for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
• 679 were for traffic related offenses
• 244 were for criminal offenses
• 67 were for Felony level crimes
• 23 were for outstanding warrants
10 VI. Investigation Review
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VI. Investigation Review
Prepared by Captain Cotroneo
Solvability Factors. What are they and how are they used by the
police department to help determine which cases are worked, and
most, eventually brought to a successful conclusion. A successful
conclusion is when a case is cleared by an arrest, exceptionally
(it can be determined that more than one crime may have been
committed by one or more individuals, but the suspect is deceased
or is only charged with one crime) or unfounded.
Det. Tim Briski
The term “Solvability Factors” is defined
as any factors affecting the probability of
successfully concluding a case. Examples
of such factors are as follows:
• Is there a witness to the crime?
• Is suspect named?
• Is there a description of the suspect?
• Can a suspect be located?
• Can a vehicle be identified?
• Is stolen property traceable?
• Is physical evidence present?
• Is there a distinguishable modus
operandi?
These factors are primarily used in “property crimes”
(i.e., Theft, Burglary etc.). All “crimes against persons”
have an investigator assigned and all leads are followed
up on until an arrest is made, or there’s a dead end in
the leads. Of course, any case can and will be re-
opened at a later time, if new information is received.
The investigative unit reviews all reports of crimes
taken by the Patrol Division of the Department. The
unit then looks for solvability factors, to help determine
how far each case is taken (primarily based on these
factors). This is done out of necessity, as the unit
consists of one FT Investigator, Tim Briski, and a
rotating investigator position, held by a patrol officer.
The patrol staff has the ability to rotate into this
position for a 3 month period, as a career enhancement
position. This position also provides the opportunity for
the patrol staff to better understand what is needed to
bring a case to a successful conclusion.
Listed below are the total number of Criminal
Investigations in the City of St. Anthony, for the year
2013, and what percentage of them were cleared.
Total Criminal Cases: 623
Total Cases Cleared 371
Total Cases Cleared by Arrest 305
Total Cases Cleared by Other 66
CLEARANCE RATE: 59%
VII. Police Education Summary
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VII. Police Education Summary
Prepared by Lieutenant Scholl
Training in 2013 was much like other years; however, we did conduct
some of our education via on-line classes. Several legal updates
and court proceeding classes were done using the World Wide Web.
Received training came from some of the best at the County Attorney’s
Office, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and Chiefs of Police
Association. Our OSHA certifications, covering hazardous materials
and blood borne pathogens, were done on-line. Internet training saved
on time, travel, and in turn saved on expense. This type of training is
valuable and is here to stay.
I got into this business three decades ago. Way back when we tested
our impaired drivers on a breath test instrument called the Breathalyzer.
Some of our current department officers were not even born yet. There
were few certified operators around. In 1984, the state moved to the
Intoxilyzer 5000 Breath Test Instrument. Over the years the majority
of our department became operators. This took time. In 2011 the
state moved to the DMT-G “Datamaster” with fuel cell option. These
moves caused a lot of educational demands. In 2013 we finished up
our certifications with three patrol officers. They can now process a
DWI from the arrest, through booking. These certifications are very
beneficial. They free up other certified operators, keep officers on the
street, and out of court.
In this complex world, we work to influence people and co-workers in
positive ways to achieve goals and objectives. We practice moving
people in positive directions and, making even small changes in how we
work with others, can produce surprisingly large results.
2013 was a year of achieving better communication and leadership
skills. No one becomes a law enforcement officer without leadership
skills. We improve on these skills any chance we get.
This department kept current and improved on its knowledge of search
and seizure, EMS, legal updates, use-of-force, stress influences, risk
management, and death investigations, and leadership.
Your Officers make good decisions. We focused on the on-going
challenges and decisions faced in building great teams and preparing for
changes ahead. It is a testament to how well our teams perform.
12 VIII. Police Reserve Summary
2013 Annual Report · Police Department · St. Anthony Village, Minnesota
VIII. Police Reserve Summary
Prepared by Officer Tressa Sunde
What is a Police Reserve Officer? My definition of a Police Reserve Officer is a civilian
who has a calling to give of themselves for the benefit of others. Someone who is willing
to volunteer their time, sometimes hundreds of hours, to help the communities in which
they live and work. Someone who is willing to spend hours in a squad car, day and
night assisting sworn officers with activities such as; handling parking complaints, animal
complaints, patrolling the neighborhoods and businesses, parks and schools. Someone
who is willing to help with stranded motorists and transport prisoners so the sworn
officers can remain in the cities they are assigned to serve and protect. Reserve Police
Officers are a selfless group of people who are willing to do things others are not willing
to do. For that very reason, I commend all who do this ‘job.’
It has been 5 full years since I took over as the Reserve Coordinator and I love it as much
now as I did the first day I started! Maybe it is because I started my own career with St
Anthony as a Reserve Officer and I feel a very personal attachment to the program.
This year was like others in many ways, with turnover always being at the top of the list.
This year we had three of our Reserves resign because they were hired as sworn police
officers!! That makes me so happy! All have said their experiences with St Anthony was
a leading factor in the hiring process. That makes me very proud! Ryan Googins was hired
by Dakota County as a Deputy, Tyler Wakasugi was hired by New Brighton Department of
Public Safety and Jesse Zajac was hired by Metro Transit Police. All three gave hundreds
of hours to the Reserve program and quite honestly will be missed tremendously. It was
especially hard to lose Jesse Zajac as he had been a Reserve for almost 13 years!! The
departments who hired them are very fortunate. Congratulations to them all.
We had four officers graduate from the
Hennepin County Reserve School. Jody
Steffen and John Nordin graduated in
May and Anja Eichinger and Nick Hoffman
graduated in November. All said it was a
great experience and were very thankful
for the opportunity to attend. They
represented us well.
This year we hired four new Reserve Officers and, as I have said before, this is no easy task! Finding the
right fit for our ‘family’ of officers can be very time consuming and frustrating at times. But once again, we
succeeded. In August we hired Anja Eichinger, Nick Hoffman, Patrick O’Keefe and Anthony Brama. The
hiring came as a result of losing Ryan Googins and Carolyn Quick. Carolyn leaves behind a legacy…she
single-handedly (at times it seemed) put in the majority of hours for several years. Carolyn resigned after
almost 13 years with the St Anthony Reserve Program. She will be greatly missed!
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This year the Reserve Officers
volunteered 156 hours just for
Village Fest and another 244 during
the State Fair.
This year we also were able to buy
some much needed new equipment
for our Reserves to help then do an
even better job.
I cannot say enough good things
about the Reserve Program and am
proud beyond belief and am excited
for what 2014 has in store for us!!
In November, we lost Anthony Brama as his school and sports schedules became too busy to allow for
him to volunteer the time he wanted to. In December, we lost Tyler Wakasugi, Jesse Zajac and Jesse
Sweeney. Tyler and Jesse as mentioned above were hired as sworn officers and Jesse Sweeney resigned
after the birth of his first baby and the impending birth of his second. We wish him luck and much sleep!
This year was an incredible year for hours. More hours were volunteered this year than any other year!
The total number of hours this year was 3635, that is over 2100 hours more than last year. Truly amazing!
This years’ Reserve Officer of the year is Dane Lazenberry who put in an incredible 694 hours alone!
14 IX. East Metro SWAT/WMD Summary
2013 Annual Report · Police Department · St. Anthony Village, Minnesota
IX. East Metro SWAT/WMD Summary
Prepared by Officer Mike Huddle
St. Anthony PD maintained our long membership with East Metro SWAT in 2013. The participation of four
St. Anthony police officers in various roles with the team contributes to the stability of the organization.
In addition to St. Anthony PD, East Metro SWAT is currently comprised of three other agencies: North St.
Paul PD, Roseville PD, and the University of Minnesota PD. The team is governed by a board of Chiefs of
Police from each of these agencies.
Each team member logged approximately 160 hours of training
throughout 2013. This training included a week at Camp Ripley in
which the team focuses on all aspects of tactical work, including
command post functions, communications, planning, hostage
negotiations, and tactical operations. In 2013, we received two robots
designed and manufactured by Minnesota based Recon Robotics.
These robots were purchased using grant funds awarded in 2012. The
portable robots allow the team to conduct searches of buildings or open
areas without exposing Officers to direct threats. We also maintain an
armored vehicle, which was purchased four years ago with federal grant
funds. This vehicle has the ability to protect occupants from gunfire,
which will allow Officers to conduct rescues and directly confront armed
threats. This vehicle is available as a resource to other jurisdictions,
and we have conducted training in 2013 with tactical units from other
agencies to share such resources.
East Metro SWAT was involved in a large scale, multi-agency active
shooter training event conducted on the University of Minnesota
Campus during the summer of 2013. This training event evaluated
the response effectiveness of several law enforcement, EMS, and fire
department elements to respond to an active shooter incident.
Operationally, 2013 followed a trend from the previous year of relatively
low activity for the team. Few high risk warrants and barricaded subject
incidents occurred in any of our jurisdictions.
St. Anthony PD also assigns one Officer to the Hennepin County WMD
Tactical Team. This Officer has been with the WMD Team since the
team was formed in 2004. This team is under the authority of the
Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office and is comprised of tactical officers
from several police departments throughout Hennepin County, the
Minnesota State Patrol, MSP Airport PD, and the Ramsey County
Sheriff’s Office. Our SAPD Officer is one of four team leaders on
the WMD Tactical Team. The WMD team is equipped and trained to
respond to incidents involving WMD or hazardous material substances.
We work and train closely with support from the MN National Guard
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55th Civil Support Team. The WMD Team has very few
operational assignments, most of which have been in support of
the US Secret Service for dignitary protection details.
Approximately 100 hours of training were completed with this
team in 2013. This training included one week Advanced WMD
Tactical Operations course that was delivered by instructors from
Louisiana State University. This training took place in various
parts of the metro area, including Target Field and a Metro Transit
facility. Training focused on preventing, responding to and
mitigating a WMD threat to our communities.
The Sheriff’s Office purchased their own armored vehicle with
grant funds in 2013. This vehicle is also available at no cost
to other agencies. The armored vehicle, called a BEAR, is
manufactured by the same company as the vehicle maintained by
East Metro SWAT, but differs is a number of areas. The BEAR is
twice as large as the one East Metro SWAT has, and has support
systems on board to meet the needs of the WMD Team mission.
This vehicle will offer law enforcement and members of the public
greater protection from violent threats, as we may confront these
incidents more quickly, directly and safely.
Equipment and training costs are covered by the county or
available state and federal grants. The equipment and team
resources are available to participating communities at no cost.
As with other resource sharing ventures the Police Department
takes part in, membership in both East Metro SWAT and the WMD
Team allows our communities to have immediate access to greater
networks and resources at reduced cost.
16 X. Crime Prevention Summary
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X. Crime Prevention Summary
Prepared by Sergeant Jon Mangseth
All too often, our Officers are called upon to assist people after they have been a victim of a crime
or a tragedy has occurred. Many of our contacts involve arresting offenders and assisting people as
they cope with loss of family members, loved ones or deal with the loss of property.
In offering Crime Prevention programs, we focus on
increasing the overall quality of life by having positive,
meaningful and educational contacts with citizens and
organizations in our community. Some sense of balance is
hopefully achieved by teaching our Officers to offer crime
prevention messages and strategies that empower people
to take control of a negative situation, instead of leaving
them feeling like a victim. It is our goal to empower our
community members to watch out for themselves, each
other and the community in which we live and work. It
is also our goal to be proactive in offering CP seminars
and programs that encourage situational awareness and
preparedness, prior to a bad event occurring.
In the following paragraphs I would like to share with you
what we have been able to accomplish, with our community
partners, for the year 2013. Please be aware that this is not
an all-inclusive list of activities that were conducted.
The St. Anthony Police
Department ascribes to a four
pronged approach for policing our
community:
• Arrest Offenders
• Prevent Crime
• Solve Problems
• Increase the Overall Quality
of Life in Our Community
January:
• Chief John Ohl took part in the
Kiwanis reading program at Wilshire
Elementary. He read with First
Graders and did so once a week for
the months of January, February
and March.
• Officer Tressa Sunde and Sgt. Jon
Mangseth completed sixteen hours
of training in Crime Free Multi
Housing (CFMH). The training was
sponsored by the Minnesota Crime
Prevention Association.
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February:
• Seven of our Reserve Officers each volunteered over twelve hours of their time to assist at the Mardi
Gras event at St. Charles school.
• Reserve Officers volunteered at the Wilshire Elementary school Fun Fest.
• Chief John Ohl met with staff at the SAVHS and updated our Mass Dispensing Plan.
March:
• Sgt. Jeff Spiess provided a presentation to the residents of Chandler Place regarding scams targeting seniors.
• Officers Dale Moore and Ryan Baker attended the annual Boy Scout Pack 153 Pinewood Derby and
competed in the “Celebrity Race”.
April:
• Officers Dale Moore and Joseph Kauser attended the Night to Unite awards ceremony at the MN
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
• Officer Tressa Sunde completed forty hours of instruction and was certified in crime prevention
through environmental design (CEPTED). The class was sponsored by the Minnesota Crime
Prevention Association
May:
• Officer Jeronimo Yanez took part in the Standing of the Memorial
Guard event as part of Law Enforcement Memorial Day and National
Peace Officer’s Day (May 15th). He participated by standing watch at
the Law Enforcement Memorial Monument, in front of the Capitol.
• Officers Jim South and Kiel Rushton attended the St. Anthony Fire
Relief Association fundraiser. They provided squad car tours to
children and parents.
• Officer Jim South was invited to attend an SAV Liquor departmental
meeting where he spoke to staff regarding theft prevention and other
safety related topics.
June:
• Sgt. Jeff Spiess was present at the Community Center while
graduating seniors signed in and boarded the buses for the “Senior All
Night Party”. He assisted with organizing an orderly send off.
• Sgt. Jon Mangseth gave a crime prevention presentation to the
residents at Kenzington Condominiums. Topics included calling 911
and crime prevention for seniors.
• Officer Tressa Sunde was invited to Silverwood Park where she assisted
Boy Scout Troop 711 with search and rescue merit badge scenarios.
• Chief Ohl, Capt. Cotroneo, Officers Sroga and Spiess, along with
family members, ran a 3 mile leg of the Law Enforcement Torch run to
benefit Special Olympics.
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On June 12th and 13th the St. Anthony Police Department
with the assistance of the St. Anthony Fire Department, St.
Anthony Community Services and Falcon Heights Parks and
Recreation held its third annual Summer Survival School at
Central Park. The event brought 51 incoming 4th graders
from St. Anthony, Falcon Heights and Lauderdale area for
two days of safety education. Topics included Firearms
Awareness, Internet Safety, Summer Weather Awareness,
Electrical Safety, Bike Safety, 911 Dispatch, Physical
Fitness Awareness and Drug Awareness and Safety. The
campers also had visits from the Hennepin County Crime
Lab, the East Metro Swat Team, Roseville Police K-9, and
the State Patrol Helicopter.
The kids had a chance to visit the fire station, operate working fire hoses, Learn CPR and dress up in fire gear.
Lunches were provided by Culver’s and Broadway Pizza of St. Anthony. All campers received a certificate of
completion as well as a Summer Survival School T-Shirt. The police department looks forward to the 4th Annual
Summer Survival School coming in 2014.
June, July and August are particularly busy
months for the SAPD, and the crime prevention
unit, as a lot of planning goes into ensuring that
events like MN Night to Unite, Villagefest, and the
5K run/walk, sponsored by Fitness Crossroads, go
off as planned. Our police reserve unit donated
over 150+ hours to ensure that these events
were safe for all who attended.
July:
• Chief John Ohl and Sgt. Jon Mangseth attended
the city council meeting. The MN Night to
Unite Proclamation was read and passed. Sgt.
Mangseth provided an update to the council on the
department crime prevention programs.
• Sgt. Jeff Spiess spoke to the Faith United
Methodist Church MOMS group, which is
comprised of mothers and their young children.
The topic was home safety, which was followed
up with a discussion of police equipment and a
tour of a squad car.
August:
• Sgt. Jon Mangseth met with the administrative
council at Faith United Methodist Church.
Questions were answered regarding trespassing
laws, restraining orders, and general crime
prevention/member safety at the church.
• Chief John Ohl and Sgt. Jeff Spiess provided
an Active Shooter presentation and drill with
community service personnel.
• Forty three St. Anthony neighborhood groups
joined thousands across the state to celebrate
MN Night to Unite. This was our 29th year of
celebrating this special night in St. Anthony.
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September:
• Sgt. Jeff Spiess attended Wilshire Park Elementary flag ceremony.
• Sgt. Jeff Spiess and members of our Reserve staff attended the “Touch a Truck” event. The
concept behind the event is to let kids see, touch and interact with Law Enforcement emergency
service vehicles and personnel.
October:
• Sgt. Jeff Spiess presented to residents of Chandler place regarding senior safety.
• Sgt. Spiess attended the Halloween Carnival at city hall. Halloween safety measures were discussed.
November:
• Three Reserve Officers each volunteered over five hours to assist at the St. Charles Elementary Fun Fest.
• Chief John Ohl and Captain Dominic Cotroneo met with the Executive Director of the Legacy
Assisted Living to tour the facility. They conducted a premise survey and made security
suggestions.
During September, October and November the St. Anthony
Police Department hosted its sixth Citizen Police Academy. The
Citizen Police Academy was developed by Officer Tressa Sunde
and Sgt. Jon Mangseth. Officer Sunde did an outstanding
job of organizing and preparing for each of the eight sessions.
Students covered such topics as: Patrol Procedures, Property
and Personal Crimes, Criminal Procedures, DWI/DRE, the Use
of Force/Defensive Tactics, Intro to Firearms, Simunition Shoot,
DARE, Crime Prevention and the Reserve Officer Program. The
Hennepin County Crime Lab unit provided a presentation on how
various crime scenes are processed. K9 units from Hennepin County and Roseville PD attended the
last session and provided an in depth discussion of how K9’s are utilized in law enforcement. Many
of the students remarked at how “hands on” and interactive the experience was for them. Through
the experience, many participants indicated they were able to dispel currently held myths of Law
Enforcement and gain a realistic understanding of the pros/cons of being a Police Officer. In total we
had eighteen participants attend the program.
December:
• Chief J. Ohl and Sgt. J. Mangseth provided a sexual assault
presentation to 45 area residents at the community center.
• Chief Ohl, Capt. Cotroneo, Sgt. Spiess, Officers Mosby, Sunde,
Hess, Sroga, Dokken, South and Schlingman welcomed children
and their families to the SAPD to participate in the “Shop with
a Cop” program. The participants were chosen by the school
district. The families were treated to a tour of the police
department. Each child was provided with a Wal Mart gift card
to purchase Christmas gifts for their family.
• Throughout this year officers conducted tours of the police
department for two Boy Scout troops. Several tours were
conducted for children/parents from community services and one
tour was provided to students from Century College, where Officers
Spiess, Sunde and South volunteer in a mentoring program.
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Our Officers volunteer to engage in a wide variety of community based
activities throughout the year, while still maintaining a full time active
role in patrolling our community. Officers logged well over 100+ “stop
and talk” proactive patrol details over this past year. Officers provided
countless hours of extra patrol at our local schools and after school
programs. These activities may not be as noteworthy as the others
previously mentioned in this report, but they do have a strong impact on
the well-being of our community.
From the start of their careers, St. Anthony Officers are encouraged to
provide a community orientated approach to policing. They are asked to
be teachers, coaches, and mentors as they perform the often challenging
law enforcement function. Many officers volunteer their time to support
the functions mentioned in this report. It takes a great deal of time
and patience as officers to develop these skills and the skills required
to reach the goals of policing a community. Our patrol officers, reserve
officers, support staff and command staff all take great pride in offering
quality programs and support to the community we serve.
On behalf of the St. Anthony Police Department I would like to thank our
local businesses, civic organizations and volunteers that have helped us
deliver the programs and services described in this report.
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XI. DARE Summary
Prepared by Sergeant Spiess
dangers of tobacco, alcohol, inhalants and marijuana.
They also dove into topics on decision making, choosing
good friends, being a good friend to others, avoiding
and getting out of risky situations, peer pressure, and
personal pressure. Each student also completed a DARE
essay, in which they described important things that they
had learned, along with a commitment to stay drug free.
The eighth grade students from St. Anthony Middle
School and St. Charles Borromeo School were also led
in pertinent and challenging topics as they relate to
drug information and making good life choices. Some
of the topics of discussion included decision making
skills, facts on drug use and abuse, internet safety,
and juvenile laws and personal safety. Students were
encouraged to work through realistic life circumstances
with their peers and the Officer and to use critical
thinking to identify solutions.
DARE has long been a strong component of the St.
Anthony Police Department’s focus on Community
Oriented Policing, as it centers around a partnership
between the parents, the schools, and the police
department. This community-oriented focus is enhanced
by way of the St. Anthony Police Department’s School
Resource Officer involvement at the St. Anthony
High School and Middle School. During a portion of
the school year, the St. Anthony DARE Officer is
present in the school to partner with school officials,
teachers, parents, and students to enhance the learning
experience, promote responsible behavior, and to help
solve problems. This connection helps students to see
the Police Officer as not only an enforcer, but also as a
helper with an interest in them making good life choices.
The partnership that the DARE program promotes
provides for familiarity, trust, and opens communication
lines that are vital to solving community issues and
promoting a great city in which to live, learn, and work.
In 2014 a new DARE officer will take over. Officer Jon
Schlingman was chosen through a competitive selection
process. I am sure he will do a great job.
The St. Anthony Police Department proudly continued
its dedication to the city’s youth in 2013. The Drug
Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program was
brought to children in the 5th and 8th grades in the
City of St. Anthony-New Brighton School District. Each
of these grade levels participated in police officer-led
classroom lessons that encouraged interaction and
strong student participation. In all, approximately 300
students participated in the DARE program in 2013.
Fifth grade students from Wilshire Park Elementary and
St. Charles Borromeo School participated in 9 lessons
with the St. Anthony Officer, which was topped off
with a commencement ceremony to celebrate their
accomplishments and graduation from the DARE
program. During the several weeks that the officer
was there, the students were led in discussions on the
22 XII. “In the Mailbox”
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XII. “In the Mailbox”
These are just a few excerpts of the many letters the police department receives from
the citizens we serve.
It was an excellent course that
captivated me and all my classmates
for all eight weeks and wanted more…
By attending the class, I came away
with a new understanding of the
complexity of a job in law enforcement
and the everyday risks you endure.
The St. Anthony Police Officers show
nothing but outstanding dedication and
professionalism for the city.
Our staff love you and your talk! It
feels great to know you and your
officers are always protecting us!
As the parent reacting to a somewhat
alarming situation, I felt they were
sensitive and nonjudgmental. There
were many ways of handling the
situation that occurred that evening
and my husband and I really appreciate
how these officers chose to. Thanks
for all you do.
This is a wonderful place to live
because of the continued efforts of the
police department
Less than 5 minutes after making the call, your patrol
officer for our area arrived and was searching around
our house and came in to gather some more information.
While this was certainly not a “serious incident” it
surely upset my wife and I. Your department always
took the matter very seriously and responded with
professionalism, courage and expertise. All things that
I have come to know and admire about the St. Anthony
Police Department. My family owes that patrol officer
and your department a big thank you for the great work.
I was impressed with your passion and your message.
Your department provided us with crucial liaison and
coordination and a timely exchange of information.
Working together, I believe we were able to make a real
difference in preventing the possibility of any potential
violence on the part of the subject and ensure the safety
of our client and your citizens. We are grateful to your
department.
I just wanted to email you to let you know how
much I appreciated the help an officer gave me
last night. I was dealing with a situation in which
unauthorized individuals entered my apartment and
the officer was very polite and comforting. The
officer even went the extra mile by finding out
additional useful information and called me back.
Sounds like you have a great team of people over
there.
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The two officers were so compassionate, and
understanding. They were so patient and kind to my
husband and I. He was so professional and was truly
our angel. I felt like they were family as they were so
honorable, and so caring, yet so professional and so
helpful. They went above and beyond what we could
of ever hoped for under such horrific circumstances.
We feel blessed (which may sound strange), but in the
worst time of our lives, we were blessed to have those
two men at our door to be with us and support us in
our long night of waiting and wondering as the events
unfold. We feel so blessed to live in a community that
people really do care, and the police officers have helped
us through this horrific nightmare with their kindness,
caring, and help.
I appreciated their friendly, but professional demeanor
and help. It’s difficult and emotional to wait not
knowing the fate of one’s home and “stuff.”
I am very grateful to have public servants such as
you and your colleagues keeping the city safe and
secure.
It was just another example of the great measures your
officers take to get to know the residents and to involve
themselves in the community.
I appreciate the police stepping up and teaching
the boys a serious lesson. While we have told
them the dangers of stupidity of such actions,
I believe the actions of your officers may have
made them realize it isn’t just over protective
parents warning them not to have fun. I am also
aware that other officers may have just sent them
home or found a reason to take further action.
I believe your officers’ actions were severe
enough to teach them a lesson but also kind and
understanding.
Thank you for taking care of our son. Your
officers have helped us before and we have
always been impressed with their skill and
professionalism.
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• Trained 2 officers as Certified Crime Free Multi-
Housing Officers
• Instituted e-Charging of misdemeanor and gross
misdemeanor cases in Ramsey County
• Completed full Motorola Mobile integration in
Ramsey County
• Initiated LETG Link for records access to all LETG
cities
• Several Dyna Forms created and put into service
• Connected MNCIS warrant information to our
records management system
• Doubled the size of the Summer Survival School
• Promoted a new sergeant and created an OIC
position effectively executing 24 hours supervision
of the department
• Implemented new Property Room Management and
conducted internal audit.
• Trained new DARE Officer
XIII. 2013 Accomplishments
• Take active role in Tri-Tech CAD/Mobile integration
in Ramsey County
• Train two new Crime Prevention Officers
• Get JuviNet and JWJail connections to Ramsey
County
• Obtain connectivity for electronic Orders for
Protection, Authority to Detains, and submission of
felony complaints to Hennepin County
• Plan and execute as financially possible department
infrastructure improvements
XIV. 2014 Work Plan
• Develop and post electronic schedule
• Identify and train an officer for new Threat
Liaison Officer position to work with Fusion
Center
• See one officer through probation
• Implement 2 Factor authentication in squad
computers
• Assess squad video system
• Update field training program