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Pequot Lakes Police Dept. `., Report to the City Council May 31, 2006 For the month of May the Department has completed more than 215 ICRs. Every Officer has been to court at least once this month, on several different cases. Chief Braam and Officer Gartner have also had to go to court back in southern Minnesota on past cases. Equipment: The Durango was picked up last week, so Deputy Chief Ryan now has a squad available for his use again. The vehicle is being serviced this week to prepare it for use with our department. The vehicle will be painted black and decaled to match the other squads. Activities: The Reserve Unit program is up and running, with 2 reservists on duty both Friday night and Saturday nights starting with the opening of fishing weekend. They have helped with security checks of all the businesses in Pequot Lakes and Jenkins as well as out-of-town house checks. General street patrol, watching for incidents that require officer attention and assisting Officer's on duty as needed. (i.e. Watching for vehicles being searched for, talking with area residents on minor calls, while Officer is on another call) Part-time Officer Kate Petersen started on duty during Memorial weekend. Officer Brian Madison will begin filling shifts in June. By having the extra officer's available,the Department will have the means to cover more hours in the day as well as provide better coverage during the peak traffic/activity times of the days. The department implemented the Administrative Offenses Ordinance during the Memorial holiday weekend. Officers reported that those drivers that were given the opportunity to participate in the program were receptive to the benefits of not having the traffic offenses going onto their driving record and the chance to correct their driving behavior. Training: May 3rd Officer Nangle attended a Shoot House training, live ammunition is used during the training course, where officers are trained in apprehending armed suspects that are hold up in a residence. May 9th Officers Nangle and Gartner attended Active Shooter training; simulation ammunition is used for this program. May 18th Deputy Chief Ryan and Office Manager Wedan attended Predatory Offender Training here at City Hall, put on by Deb Backdahl of the CWC Sheriff's Office. The training reviewed Police Dept's requirements in the registration and compliance process according to MN Statute. Wedan presented the information to