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The Mound Police Department has a strong commitment to crime prevention. This is demonstrated by virtue of the department's involvement with numerous community policing and crime prevention programs
The Crime Prevention program researches crime trends throughout the state and looks at how these trends influence the local region. We then develop effective responses to these trends for the Mound Police Department and local community to utilize on a daily basis.
In 9 out of 10 categories the City of Mound ranks well-below the national Crime index thanks in part to the Mound Police Crime Prevention program.
In 2006, the Mound Police Department continued its award winning Community Policing tradition by offering programs, enforcement strategies, and communications that allowed us to be proactive and involved in the community; programs:
 TRIAD
The TRIAD Program is a crime prevention initiative offered to our senior citizens. The TRIAD group meets monthly at the Gillespie Center to discuss issues and interests specific to senior citizens. The group is facilitated by Chief Jim Kurtz
VIRTUAL CRIME PREVENTION BLOCK CLUB
The Virtual Crime Prevention Block Club (VCPBC) is an innovative email notification system that is distributed to over 400 Mound residents and business owners. The VCPBC regularly updates citizens on police happenings, emergency situations, and important city information.
ADVISORY BOARD
In 2006, the Mound Police Department participated in a number of community based advisory boards including; Downtown Business Council, Westonka Healthy Community Collaborative, Mound domestic abuse support group, Spirit of the Lakes Art Festival, Sojourner Project, Inc., Mound community athletics, and the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
CROSS-WALK
Since 2004, the Mound Police Department, in cooperation with Grandview Middle School has providing a cross-walk guard on Commerce Boulevard for children traveling to and from school. This service is one of the most popular services provided by the department.
 POLICE CHAPLAIN
The Mound Police Department and local pastors work collaboratively through the Lake Minnetonka area Police Chaplains group to provide care and service to persons involved in traumatic events such as deaths, serious injuries, and displaced persons. Pastors trained in grief counseling, carry pagers and respond directly to police and fire scenes to provide assistance. The mission of the Police Chaplain group is to "help our neighbors experience care, compassion, and love that will result in a healthier and better community".
CITIZEN’S ACADEMY
The Mound Police Department offers a Citizen Academy to our residents who are interested in learning about law enforcement. The Department offers a seven week academy that gives students an up-close and hands-on learning experience in law enforcement. Students learn about traffic stops, use of force, defensive tactics, and alternative weapons. The program is coordinated and facilitated by Lt. John McKinley and involves participation from all of the officers on the department.
>> 2005 Citizen’s Academy Graduation (24 Photos)
HOUSE CHECKS
In 2006, the Mound Police Reserve Unit conducted over 70 house checks for Mound residents who were on vacation, or who were away from their homes for an extended period. During house checks, Reserve Officers check doors and windows to be certain they are locked and secured. In addition, they make notes on the "House Check Report" noting lights, cars, or unusual events. If a house is found to be unsecured the Reserve Officers notify a Patrol Officer who responds to the address and physically searches the interior and exterior of the house. The Officers then re-secure the house, contact the home owner or key holder, and note the event on the house history.
OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP
During the summer of 2006, Community Service Officer Tim Hughes coordinated the City's "Operation Clean Sweep" Program. CSO Hughes conducted city-wide property inspections for nuisance violations including; junk vehicles, exterior storage problems, noxious weeds, and houses without street numbers.
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