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TRAFFIC SAFETY Et ENFORCEMENT <br /> The Pequot Lakes Police Department is a regional host for five radar signs that were acquired <br /> through a grant. As part of this grant, the signs can be placed up and utilized both within and <br /> outside of the immediate communities the PLPD serves. In addition to letting a driver know <br /> how fast they are going, the signs accumulate data such as the highest and average speeds <br /> along with time of day, the number of vehicles and other information. <br /> The Pequot Lakes Police Department proactively enforces speed limits within the cities of <br /> Pequot Lakes, Jenkins and Jenkins Township. Officers issued 161 traffic citations and 951 <br /> traffic warnings in 2016. Additionally, Officers made 54 traffic related arrests; 19 of which <br /> were for felony drugs. <br /> Officers enforce speed both randomly and in response to specific citizen complaints. Officers <br /> enforce speed to reduce injuries and property damage related to driving at unsafe speeds. <br /> MEDICALS <br /> During 2016 the Pequot Lakes Police Department responded to 283 reported medical calls. <br /> Officers within the Pequot Lakes Police Department have all been trained, at a minimum, to <br /> the level of First Responder and most officers continue to maintain that level of training. All <br /> officers have attended first aid and CPR refresher courses. The Department's volunteer Reserve <br /> Officers receive training, as well, in Basic First Aid and CPR. <br /> All of the marked squad cars operated by the department contain a first responder bag with <br /> tools and supplies to handle almost any emergency medical or trauma situation. <br /> Ryan is a paramedic while Matt and Sheri are both EMT's. <br /> 11 I Page <br />