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statistically there has been a rise in these types of calls overall since 2002. , He reviewed the <br />number of calls for service versus the number of officers and noted that the City had received <br />over 11,500 calls so far this year. He stated that crime in Minnesota is increasing about 2% per <br />year and the City is seeing a slightly larger increase. He noted that both Anoka and Elk River are <br />also seeing similar increases. He stated that more than 1 officer needs to respond to Part 1 and <br />Part 2 calls and noted that it is pretty rare when an officer responds to a call alone. <br />Councilmember Look asked if the City had seen a big difference in DUI offenses when the law <br />changed. <br />Police Chief Way stated that there has not been a big effect from changing the legal level from <br />1.0 to .08. <br />Councilmember Look stated that in the information Police Chief Way presented, it appears that <br />the Part 1 offenses, which are the more serious offenses, have doubled since 1999. <br />Police Chief Way stated that this was correct, and noted that Part 1 offenses were not just <br />homicides, but also aggravated assaults, burglaries and auto thefts. He stated that DUI's are a <br />small percentage of the Part 2 offenses, which have seen things like narcotics offenses greatly <br />increase. <br />Councilmember Look stated that it appears that proportionally, the community is seeing a larger <br />percentage of Part 1 offenses. <br />Police Chief Way stated that Ramsey's, as well as Anoka County's, numbers are showing these <br />increases. <br />Councilmember Look asked if Police Chief Way had any idea of how many offenses were <br />committed by residents. <br />Police Chief Way stated that he does not have that information and noted that the City has about <br />a 50-52% arrest rate for Part 1 and 2 crimes. <br />Councilmember Look asked if the City pays the County for any police services. <br />Police Chief Way stated that a portion of our taxes goes to cover help from the Criminal <br />Investigative Unit, for example, if there is a burglary, the City can ask them to process the scene <br />for DNA evidence. He stated that the City does not use the County for patrol purposes. <br />Councilmember Jeffrey stated that the public nuisance abatement incidents have increased an <br />asked if Police Chief Way saw this increase continuing. <br />Police Chief Way stated that he thinks the abatement numbers will spike and then slow <br />because of the new ordinance. <br />