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-6- Ramsey Police Department Monthly Report April 2001 General Police Statistics an~ Thefts Thefts of parts and items from within vehicles were up considerably in April 2001. The incidents are occurring citywide and on random days of the week, with no pattern up to this point. Special emphasis on residential patrol in the late evening hours, along with increased monitoring of area pawnshops is in progress. Flooding Flooding on the Mississippi River in Ramsey did not reach 1997 levels. This year's highest crest was about one foot less than in 1997. Public Works crews, along with Engineering staff coordinated delivery of sand and heavy soil material for construction of a berm to prevent high water from encroaching between Bowers Drive and several homes along the river. This berm coupled with one day of pumping seepage and rainwater, allowed ali residents to remain in their homes through the high water period. Animal Control Sixteen dogs were impounded at the Anoka Impound Facility in the month of April. Of those impounds, 10 were retrieved by their owners, three were adopted and three were euthanized. Training The officers of the Ramsey Police Department compiled 59 hours of P.O.S.T. accredited training in the month of April. Training included the Spring Shoot, Traffic Interdiction, PIT Driving School and Intoxityzer Recertification. Officers also viewed a video on NCIC System Security, as required by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. · Retirement Announcement Officer Jeff Ameson submitted his letter of resignation effective no later than June 30, 2001. More than t6 of his 28 years of po!ice service have been with Ramsey. I I I I I I I I