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P0L t <br /> OFFICE OF CHIEF OF POLICE <br /> To the Citizens of Pequot Lakes: <br /> This annual report highlights our activities and accomplishments for the <br /> wa <br /> calendar year 2014. We remain steadfast with the partnerships of our <br /> neighboring law enforcement agencies and city departments striving <br /> together towards the reduction of crime and improving our community. <br /> This annual report details the various activities of the department <br /> jib including crime statistics and the initiatives that we utilize to deal with <br /> Ur criminal activity. This report also provides an opportunity for the public <br /> to see the various roles that the Police Department plays and what <br /> activities we are engaging in to protect the public while continually <br /> striving to maintain an open and professional relationship with the <br /> people that we serve. <br /> The Pequot Lakes Police Department staffing levels are authorized for <br /> six sworn, one administrative assistant, ten part time, and roughly <br /> twelve Reserve Officers. <br /> In addition to our officers' primary responsibility of patrol operations, all patrol officers have <br /> collateral duties that include, firearms training, defensive tactics, vehicle acquisition and <br /> maintenance, vehicle nuisance abatement, crime prevention, community activities and school <br /> based programs, Reserve Officer liaison, bike patrol, and animal control coordination to name a <br /> few. In 2014, our officers responded to, or initiated, 2,753 calls for service, which is a 9.0% <br /> increase from 2013. These figures include traffic and parking enforcement that our officers <br /> initiated during the year and other calls for service to include, but are not limited to; reports of <br /> criminal activity, crime investigation, motor vehicle crashes, narcotics related cases, domestic <br /> violence, disturbances, Intoxication, assists to other agencies, medical and fire emergencies, <br /> alarm activation responses, and other service related functions. <br /> A top priority this year for PLPD has been working with other departments in addressing quality <br /> of life issues in helping to maintain what we enjoy here in Pequot Lakes. We are taking a <br /> proactive approach to minimize the potential for these issues mushrooming into something more <br /> serious. Two examples of this would be working with the public works department to identify <br /> repairs to sidewalks, missing or broken signage, low tree branches and potholes. Working with <br /> planning and zoning in abating nuisance properties. <br /> As the department's Chief, I often reflect on the honor and privilege of working with the <br /> dedicated men and women of Pequot Lakes Police Department. We are all proud to serve this <br /> city and the city of Jenkins and Jenkins Township. Thank you for your support and interest in <br /> this department. We look forward to working together reducing crime, strengthening <br /> partnerships, and building long lasting relationships. <br /> Your Chief, <br /> Eric Kiang <br /> 1 <br />