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i I RAMSEY POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT MAY 1999 DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS 5/01/99 Stop Sticks used 8200 block of Hwy 10. The department responded to 738 Calls For Service compared to in 1059 May of 1998. DARE/COMMUNITY POLICING PUBLIC SAFETY AIDE UNIT ACTIVITY The Public Safety Aide Unit consists of 10 members from the community. Our Unit's Vision is to create a secure, aware and involved community by uniting law enf6rcement and residents. Our mission is to provide a variety of support services to the community and the police department in a non-sworn capacity. The unit is under the direction of Corporal Tim Dwyer and Chief Gustafson. In MAY 1999, a total of 202 hours were donated by members in the following areas: MEETINGS / TRAINING: There was (1) regular business meeting this month and (3) special training sessions. On 05-02-99, (7) Public Safety Aides participated in a special Bennelli Shot-Gun Familiarization Shoot at the Anoka County Gun Range. This was conducted by Firearms Instructors Greg Sullivan and Brad Paplham. It was also attended by Laison Officers Tim Dwyer and Nick Stolp. On 05-15-99, (11) PSA's successfully completed an ASP Baton Certification Course conducted by Sgt. Way. On 05-19-99, Tim Bums attended a National Weather Service "Skywarn" training session at the Anoka AVTI. A total of 77 hours were donated by Public Safety Aide Members for training in February. GENERAL DUTY: 5 members participated in a total of 52 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 1 medical emergency, conducted 1 extra patrol detail, patrolled area parks, and delivered council packets SPECIAL DUTIES: On 05-21 ~99, PSA Todd Brotkowski and Carey Schiferli conducted special patrol duties during the flooding of River's Bend Park to prevent vehicle trespass and damage to park property. They also conducted patrols of the fairgrounds, checking on all the property to be auctioned at the Tri-City Police Auction on 05-22-99. On 05-08-99 PSA Carey Schiferli and Tim Bums conducted a Safe-and -Sober "Seat-Belt" Survey on Hwy 47 and CR 116. On 05-26-99, PSA Tim Bums and Don Bishop participated in the first of several "Park Patrols". This was the idea of Tim Bums, who is active with RYAA. On park patrol duties, the PSA's will be out at local parks during youth athletic activities. The idea is focussed on "public relations"; their duties are to interact with the residents and youth