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DARE/COMMUNITY POLICING PUBLIC SAFETY AIDE UNIT ACTIVITY In JUNE 1999, a total of t21.5 hours were donated by members in the following areas: MEETINGS / TRAINING: A total of 14 hours were donated by Public Safety Aide Members for training in June. On 06-01-99, (7) Public Safety Aides participated in a training exercise entitled "Map Reading II / Incident Report Practical". Members were dispatched calls and required to drive to various locations in the City, using their map reading skills. They were also required to complete incident reports. Course was given by Officer Stolp and Corporal Dwyer. GENERAL DUTY: 5 members participated in a total of 50 hours of General Public Safety Aide Duty. During the course of their duties, the Public Safety Aides conducted business checks, assisted officers with a lost child, a juvenile problem, and a party call. They also conducted 3 extra patrol details, patrolled area parks, and delivered council packets SPECIAL DUTIES: A total of 36 hrs was dedicated by Public Safety Aides towards special details this month. On 06-05-99, (5) Public Safety Aides assisted Corporal Dwyer and PSA Swadner at the RAMSEY COMMUNITY PICNIC. The police department had an information booth as well as (2) squad cars on display. They assisted with KID KARE Photo ID and FATAL VISION GOGGLE demonstrations and handed out crime prevention information. Their time and dedication (23.5 hfs total) allowed us to continue and expand positive police-citizen relations. On 06-17-99, (2) Public Safety Aides conducted the escort of the LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL OLYMPICS TORCH RUN through Ramsey, ensuring that the participants were safe along the Hwy 10 route. On 06-19-99, (2) members conducted a Safe and Sober SEAT BELT SURVEY at Hwy 47 and 142 Ave. On 06-26~99, PSA Johnson volunteered 5 hrs to come in and monitor the police facility while the carpets were being cleaned. This is required for security purposes. Her presence allowed patrol officers to be out on patrol instead of stationed here at the office. RIDE-ALONGS: 2 members participated in a total of 10.5 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 poliqe department does. Within their authority, they assist full-time officers as needed. YOUTH ACTIVITIES: There were no "Teen Nights" this month. YOUTH / COMMUNITY POLICING ACTIVITIES: A total of 11 hrs was dedicated towards community policing activities On 06-30-99, another "Park Patrol" detail was conducted. This is a special volunteer patrol program developed by Tim Burns himself. During these patrols, PSA's are 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 attending our parks and special events. Although PSA presence will help reduce vandalisms and related problems, their main focus is I I