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03 07 14 JTF1     The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department SUPPORT STAFF Kim Henning Trista Miller Lisa Brandt Becky Pentel POLICE OFFICERS Jerry Murphy Scott Patrick John Larrive Bobby Lambert Tanner Spicer Todd Rosse Jeff Vonfeldt Steven Meyer Denise Urmann Michael Shepard Peyton Fleming SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Jennifer Fordham INVESTIGATIONS Mario Reyes Chad Willson SERGEANTS Neil Garlock Brian Convery Eric Petersen RESERVES Randy Pentel Jim Knox Jeff Parker George Castillo CHAPLAINS Frances Cuenca Joel Detlefsen Lynn Liberman Butch Millett Sue Plucker John Snider David Wick Lenny Andrie CHIEF Mike Aschenbrener MARCH 7, 2014 Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicles Submitted By: Police Ofϐicer Todd Rosse On a daily basis, we see motorists fail to comply with laws regarding emergency vehicles re- sponding to emergency calls with lights and/or sirens activated. The following is an abbreviated version of statute MSS 169.20.5 (visit www.mncjss.state.mn.us for the full details): Upon the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle equipped with at least one lighted lamp exhibiting red light and/or the driver is giving an audible signal by siren, the drivers of other vehicles shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to and as close as possible to the right hand edge or curb of the highway/roadway clear of any intersection, and shall remain in this position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police ofϐicer. Failure to comply with this statute can result in a citation or possible arrest and it can be within 24 hours of the incident. Constant vigilance and minimized distractions is the best suggestion. Remember, we could be responding to your residence and seconds can change lives. Please help us help you, watch for approaching emergency vehicles during your daily commute. More than 150 U.S. law enforcement ofϐicers have been killed since 1999 after being struck by vehicles along America's highways, according to the National Law Enforcement Ofϐicers Memorial Fund. To lower that deadly toll, a new coalition of trafϐic safety and law enforcement groups is launching a nationwide public awareness campaign to protect emergency personnel along our nation's roadsides. "Move Over, America" is a partnership originally founded in 2007 by the National Safety Commission, the National Sheriffs' Association and the National Association of Police Organizations. Most recently, the partnership has also received the full support of the American Association of State Troopers. The campaign is the ϐirst nationally coordinated effort to educate Americans about "Move Over" laws and how they help protect the law enforcement ofϐicers who risk their lives protecting the public. According to a national poll by Mason Dixon Polling & Research, sponsored by the National Safety Commission: 71 % of Americans have not heard of “Move Over” laws; 86 % support enacting “Move Over” laws in all 50 states; and 90 % believe trafϐic stops and roadside emergencies are dangerous for law enforcement and ϐirst responders. Forty-three states, including Minnesota (est. in 2006) have passed “Move Over” laws, which require motorists to “Move Over” and change lanes to give safe clearance to law enforcement ofϐicers on roadsides. For more information on the Move Over Law: www.moveoveramerica.com 2     Safety Camp Registration Begins March 10th @ 9:00am To Register: www.mendota‐heights.com Safety camp participants will learn about stranger safety, weather safety, drug awareness, animal safety, home safety, ϐirst-aid and much more. This summer camp is for youth entering 3rd & 4th grade in the Fall of 2014. Safety camp leaders include volunteers from local police and ϐire departments. Kaposia Park, South St Paul July 15—17, 2014 Tue: 8:00am-3:30pm Wed: 8:00am-3:30pm Thurs: 8:00am-4:00pm Fee: $30 Lunch & Snacks Provided Sponsors: SSP VFW, MH, WSP & SSP Parks & Rec Families are encouraged to join us at the conclusion of camp on Thursday for a short program and treat. Come Join Us! The experience that will last a lifetime. Annually, the City of Mendota Heights, West St Paul and South St Paul offers a Safety Camp thru the Parks & Rec Dept. To help fund this great program, the SSP VFW is hosting a Fish Fry and Meat Rafϐle. Fish Fry is $12 per person. All you can eat ϐish including, potatoes, mac n cheese, coleslaw, beans, buns, milk & coffee. All meat rafϐle proceeds will go toward 2014 Safety Camp. Volunteers from all City departments will be there to help make this fundraiser a success! Friday, March 7th 5:00pm—8:00pm SSP VFW 111 Concord Exchange Street South St Paul, MN 55075 3     Property Damage Accident Wednesday 0812 hours Officer John Larrive responded to the scene of a property damage accident at Mendota Heights Road and Arbor Court. Driver #1 was E/B on Mendota Heights Road and driver #2 was W/B on Mendota Heights Road when the driver of vehicle #2 lost control of the vehicle striking the other car. The driver of vehicle #2 was uninsured and was issued a citation. Property Damage Accident Thursday 1438 hours Officer Bobby Lambert responded to the scene of a property damage accident at Dodd Road and Hwy 110. Both vehicles were stopped one in front of the other at a red light waiting to continue northbound on Dodd Road when the driver of the rear vehicle decided to reach for a french fry and inadvertently let up off the brake resulting in a rear end collision. Domestic Thursday 1837 hours Officers Todd Rosse and Peyton Fleming were dispatched to a home on a domestic call involving one party hitting and pulling the hair of the other party. In speaking with the two family members, they learned the argument started about one of them not getting the mail or cleaning around the house. At that point the argument got very heated, yet neither party was injured and both agreed to avoid each other for the rest of the night. Burglary Friday 0742 hours Officer John Larrive responded to a local business on a burglary report. An employee had arrived to the building to find the front door lock damaged. In entering the multi-business building, one business in particular had been forced opened. In doing a walk through of the burglary, it appeared the only item missing was a computer. No suspects at this time. Theft of Gas Friday 0844 hours Sergeant Neil Garlock responded to a local gas station on a report of a gas theft. In speaking with the gas station employee, he was able to describe both the suspect vehicle and the suspect. A letter was mailed to the suspect in reference to the gas theft, who then returned the call to state that he had borrowed his car to his son, who had in turn loaned the vehicle to a friend, who had accidentally forgot to pay for the gas, and who drove off. The friend of the man’s son then returned to the gas station to pay for the gas. Cleared. Harassment Friday 0912 hours Officer John Larrive met with a complaint to report a harassing voicemail she had received. The complainant who works at a property management company has been receiving harassing voicemails from a tenant in the building she works at stating she knows where she lives. Complainant simply wanted this harassment reported as informational only at this point. Check Welfare Friday 2252 hours Sergeant Eric Petersen along with Officer Denise Urmann were called to check the welfare of an intoxicated woman who left the home on foot in below zero temperatures. Officer Urmann arrived at the home while Petersen searched for the woman. In speaking with the woman’s husband, he stated the woman was upset over a recent trauma and attempted to take the keys to the car and leave. He would not allow that so she left on foot. Upon the officers arrival, the husband and wife talked to each other by phone the wife stated she was now at MHPD. The woman informed officers she was upset over a recent trauma and simply wanted to leave. She showed no signed of intoxication and agreed to not return home for the night. 4     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. Have a Safe Week! 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. Make your House Check Request online at www.mendota-heights.com, visit us in the MHPD lobby to complete a form or call us 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 Ofϐicer 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. 2/28—3/6 2014 YTD Calls for Service 115 1,460 Citations 27 389 Warnings 10 160 Police Reports 12 149 Response Time Average 4.74 5.82 On Friday, 3/7, MHPD welcomed their new team mem- ber, Police Sup- port Specialist, Lisa Brandt. You can learn more about Lisa in upcoming issues of JTF. Police Support Specialist Kim Henning received gratitude from Hennepin County’s Lt. LaBatt, who oversees the weapons and mass destruction response team. The team, here in connection with the President’s visit, was thankful for the customer service provided.