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06 27 14 JTF1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department CHIEF Mike Aschenbrener SERGEANT Eric Petersen POLICE OFFICERS Jerry Murphy Scott Patrick John Larrive Bobby Lambert Tanner Spicer Todd Rosse Jeff Vonfeldt Steven Meyer Denise Urmann Michael Shepard Peyton Fleming INVESTIGATIONS Chad Willson SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Jennifer Fordham SUPPORT STAFF Kim Henning Trista Miller Lisa Brandt Becky Pentel RESERVES Randy Pentel Jim Knox Jeff Parker George Castillo CHAPLAINS Frances Cuenca Joel Detlefsen Lynn Liberman Butch Millett Sue Plucker John Snider David Wick JUNE 27, 2014 To become a Police Officer I often get asked, what do I have to do to become a Police Officer? One of the first requirements is education. Most MN agencies require a 2-4 year criminal justice or law enforcement degree. Once the degree is obtained, a skills program will need to be completed, aka police academy. Once accepted, an extensive 12-14 week training proving your physical and mental attributes along with many more tactics will be conducted. After completion of the program, a state police exam is required to show eligibility to be a licensed Police Officer. This license is good for 3 years. If employment by an agency isn't met by that 3 year mark, it is required to re-take the police exam. The application process is not easy and takes a lot of patience and perseverance to move forward. It is not uncommon to have hundreds or even thousands of applicants for the position. Once hired by an agency, a conditional offer is made which means a background check along with a physical and psychological exam will be conducted. Once passed, an official job offer is put in place. Next, another 10-14 week department police academy will take place before hitting the streets and then another 12-14 week field training is required. June 2014 Landslide - Mendota The term landslide describes downhill earth movements that can move slowly and cause damage gradually, or move rapidly, destroying property and taking lives suddenly. Most landslides are caused by natural forces or events, such as heavy rain and snowmelt, shaking due to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and gravity. Landslides are typically associated with periods of heavy rainfall or rapid snowmelt and tend to worsen the effects of flooding. If a landslide is occurring or likely to occur:  Evacuate immediately (remember your animals).  Inform neighbors and police/fire dept.  Listen for unusual sounds or an increase in water flow or muddy waters, such changes will prepare you to move quickly.  Be alert when driving-watch for collapsed pavement, mud, fallen rocks and other debris. What to do after a landslide:  Stay away from slide area as there may be additional slides.  Check for injured or trapped persons without entering the direct slide area and direct rescuers to the area.  Help your neighbors.  Listen to local radio or television stations on the latest information. 2 For more information: CLICK HERE: 3 AOA/Medical Friday 19:11 hours Officer Steve Meyer along with Officer Jennifer Fordham assisted West St Paul PD with a medical call where a male was reported laying on the ground unconscious. Upon arrival, Officers were flagged down by the caller who stated that he found the male on the ground, who eventually woke up. The RP handed over a marijuana pipe and a cellophane package containing several white pills he found with the male. In meeting with the male, his speech seemed slow and was unable to state how he ended up on the sidewalk. South Metro Fire arrived on scene and transported him to the hospital on a health and welfare hold. Damage to Property Saturday 14:14 hours Officer Scott Patrick responded to a home on a report of damaged property. In meeting with the homeowner, he stated that he had a pool technician at the home recently who found an area of the pool liner damaged and debris from fireworks present. He stated the damage to have occurred sometime in the Summer of 2013. There are no suspects. Case Inactive. Domestic Saturday 16:58 hours Officer Tanner Spicer was dispatched the PD lobby on a report of an after the fact domestic assault. In meeting with the woman, she stated that the past few weeks her live in boyfriend has been abusive toward her. The boyfriend has become increasingly controlling blocking her car in with his so she cant leave and went as far as putting a tracking app on her phone to track where she goes and he will show up there. In an attempt to locate the boyfriend, he could not be found so he was mailed a citation for Domestic Assault. The woman stated she would be moving out with their son and filing an OFP. Burglary Monday 13:04 hours Officer Bobby Lambert responded to a local business on a no forced entry burglary report. An employee at the business stated he had video surveillance of a theft of power tools stolen from a work room. A suspect description was given and the male was seen carrying a key with key ring believed to be the master key to the suite. The suspect was also in possession of an access card to a neighboring business and the card had been used several times throughout the year. Another video shows this same suspect going into multiple rooms of the business using a master key and carrying unidentified items. Under investigation. Harassing Communication Tuesday 10:11 hours Officer Bobby Lambert spoke with a male complainant over the phone who stated he was receiving unwanted text messages from a woman who him and his brother used to associate with. The brothers who are ex-addicts used to associate with this woman who also prostitutes. The male does not want to get into his old ways so wants nothing to do with the woman. He was advised to block the phone number from calling him and to let police know if it continues. Domestic Thursday 12:53 hours Officer John Larrive along with Officer Bobby Lambert were dispatched to a home on a domestic assault report. One of the adult sons, after being admonished his mother, became enraged, grabbed her by the neck and started to slam her head off the door a few time and she received various marks and bruises in the process. He finally stopped, left the room and headed into the garage. Upon locking him out, she then saw he had a golf club in his hand. He smashed the window out of a car, which was slotted to be donated, and took off. Upon obtaining and dispatching suspect information, Officer Lambert found him and arrested him. The son, after recently going thru anger management and drug treatment, found it ironic that he was now being arrested for Felony Domestic Assault (based on his record). Closed by arrest. 4 A “Dear” Story Officer Jenny Fordham was dispatched on a report of a wounded deer in the roadway. Upon arrival, she found a passer-by had stopped and was literally cradling an injured fawn, whose mother was pacing nervously on the other side of the highway. The passerby had determined the injury to the leg was minor and if they could get it to its waiting mother, it would be fine. He and Officer Fordham, along with two other passer-bys who stopped to help, wrapped the fawn in the squad blanket and transported it to the other side, while mama deer watched from a safe location. After they left, the fawn bounced happily over to mama. Many thanks to those thoughtful citizens Please send us your positive feedback on our staff to: pdrecords@ mendota-heights.com Your feedback is greatly appreciated and helps boost the morale of our staff. 06/20—06/26 2014 YTD Calls for Service 145 4,025 Citations 16 833 Warnings 14 510 Police Reports 11 476 Response Time Average 5.82 5.73 Check out the MH Crime Map! Click below to search your neighborhood: https://www.raidsonline.com 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55025 If you are a Mendota Heights resident and you are going out of town or on vacation, you can notify MHPD of your outing and we will be more than happy to keep a watchful eye on your home while you are away. The House Check Request online form is available on our website; we have similar forms in the MHPD lobby and we will take your info over the phone. MHPD offers monthly Car Seat Safety Checks. To schedule an appointment, call 651.452.1366 to contact Officer Jennifer Fordham. MHPD has a Medication Disposal Box in the lobby of the PD where Dakota County residents can safely and anonymously dispose of their prescription drugs and over-the-counter medication.