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I I I I RAMSEY POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT MARCH 1999 DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS On 3-29-99 Officer Paplham had responded to an intoxicated person to be taken to Detox. At the scene the suspect pointed a replica gun at Officer Paplham. An Anoka County Deputy assisting fired one shot, wounding the suspect. Suspect was later charged with Terroristic Threats and booked at the Anoka County Jail after being released from the hospital. On 3-11-99 a 1996 Cadillac Deville was taken in a DUI forfeiture. The department responded to 685 Calls For Service compared to 694 in March of 1998. DARE/COMMUNITY POLICING PUBLIC SAFETY AIDE UNIT ACTIVITY In MARCH 1999, a total of 151.5 ' hours were donated by members in the following areas: MEETINGS / TRAINING: There were (3) regular meetings this month. We had the pleasure to have Hillary Freeman of the Upper Midwest Community Policing Institute come in an give us (2) training sessions on Community Policing. The fa'st session was an introduction into Community Policing in Minnesota and Community Partnerships The second session was on Community Policing Problem Solving and setting up Neighborhood Watch programs. On 03-30-99, Corporal Tim Dwyer conducted a 2.5 hr block of instruction on the new PSA Departmental Policies and Procedures. A total of 36.5 hours were donated by Public Safety Aide Members for training in February. GENERAL DUTY: Five members participated in a total of 49.5 hours of General Public Safety Aide Duty. During the course of their duties, the Public Safety Aides conducted business checks, found (1) open door, assisted officers with I medical emergency, conducted 1 extra pattol detail, patrolled area parks, and delivered council packets RIDE-ALONGS: Two members participated in a total of 18 hours of ride-along with licensed officers. This is primarily a learning experience for them and is meant to increase their skills and knowledge of what the police department does. Within their authority, they assist full-time officers as needed. YOUTH ACTIVITIES: Four Public Safety Aides participated in a total of 11 hours at the Ramsey Community School "Teen Night" program. PSA Tim Bums and Chandra Kreyer continue to dedicate their free time to work with the kids during .these events.