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� i ' i <br /> I am pleased to present the 2017 Pequot Lakes Police �' ' <br /> Department Annual Report. Our community continues ,t �,�TM <br /> to enjoy a low crime rate which contributes to our high � � <br /> quality of life we all enjoy. Our foundational principle of :�`� <br /> Community Oriented Policing enables us to partner <br /> with our community members to identify, prioritize, � � �,: � <br /> and develop strategies to keep our community safe. � <br /> Along with a low crime rate this report highlights our � � � � ���� <br /> accomplishments this year that include prioritizing �����., ��""'"���� � <br /> programs aimed at reducing the impact of ��' <br /> ,� ��: <br /> methamphetamine on our community. �"' `� ��� <br /> ;,,, <br /> Methamphetamine is a highly addictive drug and is the <br /> underlying cause of many crime and quality of life <br /> issues that face our community. <br /> � \ <br /> Addressing community mental health issues continues <br /> to be one of the most significant concerns affecting the <br /> manner in which the police department delivers service <br /> to our community members. Police officer training in Crisis Intervention Techniques (CIT) and a <br /> commitment to a newly organized "Mental Health Matters"This has been a passion of mine for <br /> some time due to a close friend who developed mental health issues at the age of 24 who was <br /> continually incarcerated but never charged for an offense. <br /> I would like to thank the city manager, Nancy Malecha and you the city council for allowing me <br /> to serve as your chief. After 24 plus years I still enjoy this job of public service and coming to <br /> work each and every day. <br /> I, on behalf of the men and women who serve this community,thank you for your support and <br /> commitment to the PLPD. <br /> Chief Eric Klang <br /> �--��;�`'i�-- <br /> Page � 2 <br />