SCOTT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FIVE POINTS OF THE STAR

Kevin Studnicka - Sheriff

VOLUME 5, ISSUE 3 JULY, 2010

FROM THE SHERIFF By Sheriff Kevin Studnicka INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Public Safety Forms for standings when it comes to Parents this……….so far, so Patrol 2 Whoever came up with the good!!! Support Staff 3 old saying “you learn some- But, did you know that a thing new every day” cer- parent has the right to sus- Chaplain Services 3 tainly had the law enforce- pend their child‟s driving Crime Prevention 4 ment profession in mind. privileges? You can go to Each month the Scott the Minnesota Department Investigations 4 that you might want to County chiefs of police and of Public Safety Website, strongly consider! Jail 5 myself meet to discuss is- click on Drivers License sues going on inside Scott Services Division and you The goal for all of us is to Civil Process and 6 County and within our will find a number of forms get our children home safely Warrants agencies. At the last meet- that can be downloaded. every night. Not to mention ing, I was notified about a There is a form called that no one wants to pay Recreational Safety 7 form that can be utilized by PS33061, which allows par- higher premiums on their From the Chief 7 parents regarding their teen ents to withdraw their con- already increased insurance Deputy drivers. The reason I bring sent for a driver under the rates for young drivers. this up is because we have age of 18 to maintain a li- Homeland Security 8 So, the next time you have lost a number of young cense or permit. You can to threaten to take away the Captain’s Corner 9 drivers in the state on Min- also use this form to rescind car, know that you have the nesota due to fatal crashes. their withdrawal of parental power to take away the AMBIEN DWIs 10 I haven't reviewed these consent. Drivers age 18 license too! state accident reports but I years or over can also use 9-1-1 Dispatch 11 know a few of the crashes this form to voluntarily Stay Safe and have a great Little Known Laws 11 involved driver distrac- cancel their own driving summer! tions. privileges. Scott County Meth 14 tAsk Force Like many parents, I also If you chose to have a con- have a young driver in my tract in place with your Regards, household. I have spent young driver or just have a many hours talking with her verbal understanding of Kevin Studnicka about the responsibilities what the expectations are, that go along with having you are taking the correct the privilege to drive a mo- steps to help them come tor vehicle. I have made it home safe every night. But very clear about the sanc- if you are having difficulties tions that will follow if she with this in your home, violates our verbal under- then this form is something PAGE 2 FIVE POINTS OF THE STAR

PATROL By Deputy Jeff Wickham

How’s My Driving? between vehicles is the norm. cause another driver to call That means, if the vehicle in 911 and report me?” or “Can I Many traffic accidents are front of you passes a land- get arrested or receive a caused from people speeding, mark, it should take you and ticket for how I am driving?” texting while driving, talking your vehicle about 3 seconds on the phone while driving, before you pass the same Finally, consider speeding for drinking while driving, tail- landmark. In heavy traffic, at a moment. As I patrol the gating, and just being un- night, or when weather con- streets of Scott County, I aware of what‟s going ditions are not ideal (rain, encounter many vehicles go- on around them. Let‟s fog, and snow) you should ing at least 5 to 10 miles over think about reaction double or triple the three time for a moment. It second rule for added safety. the posted speed limit. Al- takes a normal human though some drivers consider being approximately ¾ Following a vehicle too this to be acceptable behav- closely is called 'tailgating'. of a second to perceive ior, they are still exceeding Tailgating is an aggressive a problem. Now add another the speed limit. There are ¾ of a second for your brain driving behavior that is easily many different speed limits in to tell your body how to react mistaken for road rage. Most accordingly. Now throw rear end collisions are caused Scott County ranging from 30 some of the above scenarios by the vehicle in back follow- to 65 MPH. If you are driving on top of that and you have a ing too closely. If someone is and you get caught going over tailgating you, move to an- recipe for disaster. the posted speed limit you other lane or turn off the road The easiest way to avoid an as soon as possible and allow should expect to get pulled accident or a speeding ticket the tailgating vehicle to pass. over and issued a citation. is to drive safely. Always be Tailgating is illegal and you aware of your surroundings, can be issued a citation for it. Drive safely. don‟t make risky maneuvers, and drive within the speed You‟ve seen those bumper limit. However, sometimes it stickers that say “how‟s my is easy to lose track of your driving-call 1-555-555-5555”. driving behavior. Maybe a Think about this, every vehi- good song came on the radio cle on the road in Minnesota or you have a lot on your has to have two license plates. mind at the moment. Now Most driving complaints are that there are cell phones, it is called in very easy to get caught up with the with talking or texting while vehicle‟s driving. It‟s a daunting task as conduct it is just to drive on today‟s and its li- roads, but adding all these cense plate. other distractions just makes So when- it that much more dangerous. ever you are driving, Most speed limits are set so ask yourself you will be able to react in these ques- enough time to avoid a colli- tions: “Is sion. That‟s taking into con- my driving sideration you are not follow- conduct ing the vehicle in front of you going to too closely. About 3 seconds VOLUME 5, ISSUE 3 PAGE 3

SUPPORT STAFF By Support Staff Supervisor Ron Holbeck

Records Management their tasks. By frequently computer desktops System sharing our best practices, the rather than in boxes in Records Management Group dark rooms, and Every month, representatives now uses less paper, less stor- from the records department paperwork which once age space, and has the ability of the Scott County Sheriff‟s needed to be mailed or to share crime data between Office meet with the records walked to other depart- agencies. We can find data managers of the local Scott ments, can now be e much faster than before, and County police departments to -mailed in a second. can collectively respond to discuss best practices when it requests with greater confi- In the next few months, comes to records collection, dence and success. the Records Management storage, data retrieval, and Group is planning on specific software issues we Just a few of the items which overhauling our incident may have in common. We can be attributed to these codes to make data re- share ideas with each other in meetings are: trieval easier, improving hopes of making our proc- going from paper tickets our web pages to im- esses more cost effective and to the use of e-ticketing prove upon the availabil- efficient. which saves time on date ity of public data to our As a result of these meetings, entry and records stor- customers, and providing all the records departments age, better „real time‟ data to our for the local law enforcement dispatchers and first respond- documents related to agencies have made huge ers in Scott County. strides in how they perform case files are now scanned in and stored on

CHAPLAIN SERVICES By Chaplain Bob Raleigh

Freedom is not Free - A troops shirt, and go to insurgents and terrorists. Little Perspective. meet up with your friends. He still fights Your alarm goes off, you You complain about how for your right to wear hit the snooze and sleep hot it is. He wears his that shirt. for another 10 minutes. heavy gear, not daring to He stays up for days on You make sure your cell take off his helmet to end. phone is in your pocket. wipe his brow. He clutches the cross You take a warm shower hanging on the chain next to help you wake up. He You go out to lunch and to his dog tags. goes days or weeks with- complain because the

out running water. restaurant got your order You talk trash on your wrong. He does not get “buddies” that aren‟t with to eat today. You complain of a you. He knows he may “headache,” and call in not see some of his bud- sick. He gets shot at, as Your maid makes your dies again. others are hit, and keeps bed and washes your moving forward. You walk down the clothes. He wears the beach, staring at all the same things for months, You put on your anti pretty girls. He walks war/don‟t support the (Continued on page 10) the streets, searching for PAGE 4 FIVE POINTS OF THE STAR

CRIME PREVENTION By Deputy Mary Hensel

Minnesota’s Night to back. imagination and plan some- Unite formerly cele- thing fun! brated as National Night The Scott County Sheriff‟s Out Office has a long tradition of Contact your local law en- Minnesota‟s Night to Unite is crime prevention and believes forcement agency to register observed annually on the first that effective crime preven- your neighborhood for Min- Tuesday of August. This tion strategies begins with nesota‟s Night to Unite. year, the celebra- strong neighborhood and law Every effort is made to have tion will be held on enforcement partnerships. public safety representatives Tuesday, August Minnesota‟s Night to Unite attend your party, but we are 3rd. The event is celebrates these partnerships unable to make specific com- designed to: in preventing crime. mitments. Heighten crime, drug and Getting to know your If you live in our Scott violence preven- neighbors is one of the keys to County townships, you can tion awareness, keeping criminals away from contact Deputy Mary Hensel Generate sup- your neighborhood. Another at [email protected] port for, and par- is being willing to call the for more information on Min- ticipation in, local police if you observe some- nesota‟s Night to Unite. You anticrime pro- thing suspicious. Minnesota‟s can also check out the Scott grams, Night to Unite is an excellent County website at Strengthen neighborhood opportunity to meet and get www.co.scott.mn.us; click spirit and police- to know your neighbors. on Sheriff under the Public community partnerships, Safety tab, then click on and We encourage neighborhoods Community Programs for Send a message to crimi- to observe the celebration by more information! nals letting them know getting together for a pot- that neighborhoods are luck, ice cream social, barbe- Hope to see you on August 3! organized and fighting- cue, bike parade, or other creative activities. Use your

INVESTIGATIONS By Detective Daryn Kral

We Were CSI Before It unit attend many hours of Latent Print Development Was Cool training relating to crime scenes, as well as in-house Diagramming & Mapping The Scott County Sheriff‟s training every three months. Office Crime Scene Unit Tire/Shoe Impressions We continue to increase our (CSU) has the capabilities capabilities to better serve the DNA Collection to process most crime community and other law en- scenes, excluding homi- Trace Evidence Collection forcement agencies. cides. The Unit can either and process the entire scene or The Scott County Sheriff‟s Packaging and Storing assist another department Office Crime Scene Unit is Evidence with certain aspects of capable of the following: processing. The Crime Crime scene members have Detailed and Extensive Scene Unit consists of eight been trained on search tech- Searching patrol deputies and four detectives. Members of the Documentation (Continued on page 6) VOLUME 5, ISSUE 3 PAGE 5

IN THE JAIL By Corrections Officer Barb Winterfeldt

National Corrections Of- work with and I would like to Thank you to the officers ac- ficers Week reprint excerpts from the cepting the call in the middle presentation that was given to The American Jail Association of the night or volunteering to the board: designates one week each stay late to cover a shift. May as Correctional Officer Hello, I am Officer Barb Win- Thank you to the officers who week and on May 4, 2010 the terfeldt. I have been a correc- diligently complete their Scott Count Board of Com- tions Officer here in Scott missioners adopted Resolu- searches, both of inmates and County since 2002, and for of the jail itself, to insure my tion 2010-058 proclaiming about the last year and a half May 2 through May 8, 2010 safety as well as that of every I have been assigned to the as Correctional Officer Week other person in the jail. Programs Division. Being here in Scott County. This Thank you to the officers who, resolution was to show appre- assigned to this division has ciation for the men and given me the opportunity to while waiting for the squad car women who work in the work more closely with other to arrive, run through scenar- Scott County Jail. departments within the county, ios in their heads on make contacts within other how to deal with the I was given the opportunity to incoming individual speak during this meeting and counties and the public and who is uncooperative I chose to thank my fellow work with organizations, keep- officers for all the work they ing in mind the jail’s mission and then being able do. statement which is to enhance to adjust the plan the safety of Scott County citi- when the situation Recently, I have been side- isn’t what they were lined with a bum knee and zens through efficient, profes- expecting. have been on light duty. sional, secure and humane Much to my disappointment, incarceration of criminal of- Thank you to the officers who I‟ve been unable to complete fenders. spend 8, sometimes 12 hours a tasks and meet with inmates. I Being assigned to this position day in a housing unit answer- just have not been able to has allowed me to be able to ing questions, dispensing perform my job up to the medications, food, and clean standards and professionalism observe my fellow officers. I clothing to inmates and insur- I expect from myself. I have get to see officers completing had to step back in some re- their tasks day in and day out ing inmate safety and take it spects and ask my co-workers with professionalism, tact and upon themselves to assist an for help. This is not some- empathy. inmate to get through an un- thing that comes easily for fortunate, frightening occur- me, but only reinforces the I was supposed to come here rence in their lives. statements I made during the and speak about my job, what Thank you to the officers with presentation to the County I do, why I got into this field, Board. I have asked officers and what I like about the Pro- the unwavering patience who to fill in for me for things not grams assignment, but instead remain professional, even when in their regularly scheduled I would like to use this public faced with belligerent people, day. Officers have stepped in forum to personally thank all intoxicated people, mentally and have been my go- of the Corrections Staff here in ill people, sick people, scared between with inmates. Offi- the Scott County Jail. That is people, assaultive people and cers have gone out of their what this week is for right? It just plain angry, unpleasant way to assist me in my every- is to recognize corrections offi- people. day tasks. This only solidifies my opinion of the TEAM I cers for all that they do. (Continued on page 9) PAGE 6 FIVE POINTS OF THE STAR

INVESTIGATIONS

(Continued from page 4) like prior to evidence col- card. This print is then sent lection. Each member of to the Bureau of Criminal niques to maximize the op- the unit is equipped with a Apprehension for analysis. portunity to locate and collect digital SLR camera. A Other ways to obtain latent evidence. They are trained video camera is available prints is by collecting the how to safely approach the for all members if the need evidence and bringing it to scene as to not disturb evi- arises. the Scott County Crime dence and initiate a pre- Lab for analysis. Once in liminary survey of the All members of the unit are the lab the evidence can be scene to learn what they trained in processing and superglue fumed in the are dealing with. lifting latent (invisible) fin- gerprints. Members carry fuming chamber or sprayed Documentation of the fingerprint powder, includ- with Ninhydrin. Superglue scene is extremely impor- ing traditional and mag- fuming is a technique that tant. Digital photographs requires a chamber, super- netic. When a print be- and video is used. These comes visible, the deputy glue, moisture, and time. photos and video can be will “lift” the print with The item of evidence is used in court to show a clear tape and place it onto placed into the chamber. jury what the scene looked (Continued on page 8) a transparent fingerprint

CIVIL PROCESS/WARRANTS By Deputy Mary Hensel

Trusts financial plan to protect the Supplemental Needs Trust-to assets of the individual. provide the reasonable living A trust is a legal plan for plac- expenses and other basic needs ing funds and other assets in Living Trust-established by of a person with a disability, the control of a trustee for the the person who owns the when benefits from publicly benefit on an individual (the assets, directing the trustee to funded benefit programs are grantor). Trusts are most manage the person‟s property not sufficient to adequately useful in situations involving for the grantor‟s benefit. provide for those needs. It large assets, as the administra- does not include trusts funded Standby Trust-for planning tive fees of trusts are often by the client, the client‟s ahead, it‟s possible to create a costly. Trusts can be set up spouse, or anyone obligated to standby trust. In a standby to be revocable or irrevoca- pay damages for the individual. ble. trust, the grantor creates an unfunded trust and enforced a Also, the trust cannot be cre- ated for the benefit of the indi- Trusts can designate one or Durable Power of Attorney. vidual under a settlement more persons, an organiza- This durable power of attor- agreement or judgment. tion, or a bank to act as trus- ney will direct that, in the tee. It can be set up to serve event of medically certified An attorney knowledgeable in a wide variety of purposes: incapacity, the grantor‟s as- the trust area should be con- paying bills, managing invest- sets are to be transferred to sulted to explain all options. ments, and managing real the trust and managed accord- estate. A trustee provides a ing to the terms of the trust agreement. VOLUME 5, ISSUE 3 PAGE 7

RECREATIONAL SAFETY By Deputy Bret Krick

Did Prior Lake Pass a new It would be possible, then, shell, the new ordinance Lake Ordinance? What to drive right down the simply states where all the Changed? middle of the Wagon no-wake zones are, and The answers to these ques- Bridge Channel, at full that it is a violation to cre- tions are short and sweet. throttle, be more than 150‟ ate a wake in each zone. Yes, and nothing. This from either shoreline, and The long and short of it whole ordeal didn‟t change not be in violation. The is, for the everyday a thing for the lake user. reason for this loophole is lake user, nothing has What it did do was tie up that the “No-Wake Zones” changed except the some loose ends when it on the lake were not language. comes to charging a crime clearly identified and and prosecution. spelled out as violations If you have any ques- until this new ordinance tions about this issue or There has always been a language. Although we all any other you may contact loophole in the ordinance know that a slow, no-wake the Recreation Safety Divi- when it comes to the No- buoy means exactly that. sion at 952-496-8723 or Wake zones. The past or- In the eyes of the law, dinance simply stated that however, if it‟s not spelled [email protected] or it was unlawful to create a out in the ordinance, it through dispatch at 952- wake within 150‟ of shore. doesn‟t exist. In a nut- 445-1411.

FROM THE CHIEF DEPUTY By Chief Deputy Dean Opatz

10th Annual Youth Catfish munity members. After a long day of hard hit- Derby on August, 9rd, ting cats, it‟s back to the The kids are teamed up in 2010 on the Minnesota derby headquarters, the Scott boats with a captain and fish River Count y Fairgrounds for a big the Minnesota River for lunch, stories and prizes for In a recent edition, we shared tackle busting flathead and all derby contestants. Upon information about the annual channel catfish. The day starts completion of awards and fishing derby here at the Sher- early, with boats in the water prizes, it‟s now 4pm in the iff‟s Office. We will be host- at 5am and derby contestants afternoon. It‟s been a great ing the 10th Annual Youth assembling at the fairgrounds day-a day many of us here at Catfish Derby on August 9th by 7am. Fishing begins at the Sheriff‟s Office look for- 2010 on the scenic Minnesota around 7:45am and wraps up ward to every year. River. For those unaware of about 2pm. We have seen our event, a quick snap shot. some outstanding days‟ This year’s derby: catches, but most of all, out- History: The derby began in We start preparing and plan- standing memories and rela- 1999 as a community orien- ning for the event in April. tionships that last a lifetime. tated policing project We have a really great bunch [COPS} under then, Sheriff Our goal is to show kids a of people that work very hard William Nevin. The derby is different side of the Sheriff‟s to put on the best event possi- for 50 Scott County youth Office, without the uniform, ble. At our office, we focus ages 12-16, to fish with cops, duty belt, and squad car. We on team effort, so stepping firefighters, EMS, profes- are people too. We cast, bait and calling members to the sional and avid fisherman to and tie our hooks just like front is a bit out of the norm. build a positive relationship everyone else. with peace officers and com- (Continued on page 12) PAGE 8 FIVE POINTS OF THE STAR

HOMELAND SECURITY By Homeland Security Manager Chris Weldon

Fireworks - Fun, but be works are legal in Minnesota, the injuries were burns and Careful! but please be aware that just most of the injuries involved because they are legal does the hands, eyes, and legs. Fireworks and the 4th of July not mean you can‟t get hurt, People ranging in age from 15 just seem to go hand in hand. or worse. Users need to be to 19 years old had the high- It would be hard to imagine mindful that careless or reck- est per capita injury rate this great American holiday less usage can cause fires, among all age groups. without them. Fireworks are property damage, injuries and also used at many of our local Why are these injuries and in some cases, deaths. celebrations and usually draw accidents happening? Accord- a pretty good crowd. For example, according to the ing to statistics gathered by Consumer Products Safety the United States Fire Ad- The types of fireworks used Commission (CPSC), there ministration some the reasons during large celebrations are were reports of seven fire- are: set up and deployed by pro- works-related deaths and an fessionals. These particular Availability: In spite of estimated 7,000 hospital types of fireworks are not federal regulations and emergency room treated inju- legal for most people and varying state prohibi- ries in 2008. In 2007 there require a special license. tions, many types of fire- were eleven deaths and an works are still accessible The best way to enjoy fire- estimated 9,800 injuries. works is to attend one of the to the public. Distribu- It‟s not a surprise when they professional displays. Using tors often sell fireworks also report that 70 percent of them incorrectly can lead to a near state borders, where all fireworks-related injuries painful or even tragic conclu- laws prohibiting sales on occurred between June 20 sion. Certain kinds of fire- either side of the border and July 20. More than half (Continued on page 13)

INVESTIGATIONS

(Continued from page 6) the object hung to dry. In court. In order to effec- approximately six days tively use this program the Liquid superglue and water purple colored fingerprints scene must be measured are placed onto separate will appear on the paper. prior to any items being heating devices. The CSU Diagramming and mapping moved or collected. member then waits 20 the crime scene is another CSU members are also able minutes while the super- capability of the CSU. Cur- to take tire and shoe im- glue fumes collect on the rently, three deputies are pressions from scenes. The evidence. Once the super- trained in the use of a com- method most often used is glue collects on the evi- puter program called casting with material called dence it will not come off. Crime Zone 8. This pro- Traxtone. Traxtone comes Members can then powder gram allows them to enter in a powder form, making the evidence as many times data into the computer re- it simple to stock and as necessary until a good sulting in a 3-D image of transport. On scene depu- “lift” is obtained. If the the scene. They can also ties mix the Traxtone with item of evidence is paper a show the scene in two- water to make it into a chemical called Ninhydrin dimensional format. This is can be sprayed onto it and extremely helpful for (Continued on page 12) VOLUME 5, ISSUE 3 PAGE 9

IN THE JAIL

(Continued from page 5) just need to vent some frustra- pen that are unexpected and tions. unplanned. How well the Thank you to the officers who Being a corrections officer isn’t rest of the team can respond respond quickly and efficiently always bleak, stressful and is the true measure of the to emergency situations that dangerous. It can be very re- Scott County Jail Staff. sometimes arise in a Jail. warding. You share experiences Thank you to the officers that with others that you would call on the radio just to check never encounter in any other your status because you have- profession and I am very privi- n’t been in the area for a leged to work with over 50 well while. trained, professional, honorable Thank you to the officers who people; people that I count on spend hours training, reading every day. So with that said, and/or writing and updating to each and every one of them, policies and procedures, asking I want to express my sincerest questions and giving input to thanks for all you do. insure that they know what It‟s easy to say what a great they are doing. team the Scott County Jail And thank you to the officers Staff is when everything is who just listen to what I have running smoothly. The to say when they know that I true test is when things hap-

CAPTAIN’S CORNER By Captain Jeff Swedin

Scott County Sheriff’s ployees within various depart- If you have any questions about Office Now on Face- ments of our office contributing our Facebook site you can con- book information related to our of- tact Captain Jeff Swedin @ 952- fice, and at times, specifically to 496-8413 or email @ Last month, the Scott County their unit. By having this, it will [email protected] or Sheriff‟s Office joined the list allow us to communicate infor- you can contact Support Staff of the nearly 350 million us- mation in a timely manner to Supervisor Ron Holbeck @ 952 ers of the social networking the citizens of Scott County. -496-8317 or email @ rhol- web site Facebook. Our in- [email protected]. I hope To become a fan of the Scott tentions for the Facebook site you find the information we County Sheriff‟s Office on Face- are to allow us another means provide useful! book, type “Scott County Sher- to communicate with the citizens of Scott County and iff‟s Office” in the search area of your personal Facebook page. beyond about the services we provide. The site will include Once you arrive at the Face- contact information on any book site for the Scott County unit within our office, crime Sheriff‟s Office, you will auto- alerts, crime prevention tips, matically get updates and crime road closures, and personal tips from the Scott County safety. Sheriff‟s Office simply by click- ing the “Like” button. We currently have four em- PAGE 10 FIVE POINTS OF THE STAR

CHAPLAIN SERVICES

(Continued from page 3) his love‟s perfume. the store by your par- ents. You don‟t. He You roll your eyes as a but makes sure his weap- does what he is told. baby cries. He gets a ons are clean. letter with pictures of his

new child and wonders if You stay at home and You go to the mall and they‟ll ever meet. watch TV. He takes get your hair redone. He whatever time he is given doesn‟t have time to to call and write home, You criticize your gov- brush his teeth. sleep and eat. ernment and say that war

never solves anything. You are angry because He sees the innocent You crawl into your bed your class ran 5 minutes tortured and killed by with down pillows and over. He is told he will their own government try to get comfortable. be held an extra two and remembers why he is He crawls under a tank months. fighting. for shade and a 5 minute nap, only to be woken by gunfire. You call your girlfriend You hear the jokes about

and set a date for tonight. the war and make fun of He waits for the mail to the men like him. He You sit there and judge see if there is a letter hears the gun fire and the him, saying the world is a from home. bombs. worse place because of men like him. If only You see only what the there were more men You hug and kiss your media wants you to see. like him.. girlfriend, just like you He sees the bodies lying

do every day. He holds around him. his letter close and smells Author Unknown You are asked to go to

AMBIEN DWIS

With a tendency to stare sleep-walking. People have and to take it only when a zombie-like and run into sta- no recollection of their activi- patient is able to set aside tionary objects, a new species ties. Sleep drivers may actu- enough time for a full night's of impaired motorist is hitting ally drive their cars and have sleep – defined as seven to the roads: the Ambien severe auto crashes, yet have eight hours - before the pa- driver. no recollection of the events. tient needs to be active again. Ambien, the nation‟s best- All known prescription sleep- Follow your prescription ex- selling prescription sleeping ing pills may, at times, cause actly as directed, be aware of pill, is showing up with regu- bizarre behaviors such as sleep the side affects of the medica- larity as a factor in traffic ar- -eating, sleep-texting, sleep- tions you are taking and don‟t rests, sometimes involving sex, sleep-walking, etc. Us- mix Ambien and other sleep- drivers who later say they ers of any of these types of ing medications with alcohol were sleep-driving and have medicals should adhere to the or other drugs. Get to know no memory of taking the warnings about using caution your medications and how wheel after taking the drug. when engaging in activities they affect you. requiring complete alertness Sleep-driving is similar to VOLUME 5, ISSUE 3 PAGE 11

9-1-1 By 911 Dispatcher Emily Lisseck

Summer in Scott County town area of Belle Plaine. Savage Dan Patch Days Jordan‟s annual Jordan Sum- June 24 to June 27th Summer is in full swing and mer Celebration is July 26th we have plenty of gatherings & 27th. It consists of three Belle Plaine BBQ Days here in Scott County to enjoy big events; the Jordan Val- July 16th to July 18th the outdoors, food, and heri- ley Bike Tour, Jordan Art tage of our diverse communi- Festival, and the Jaycee‟s Jordan Summer Celebration ties. Many of the festivities Annual Pork in the Park at July 26th & 27th within our county are at least Lagoon Park . two day celebrations. The Scott County Fair is July Scott County Fair The first to kick-off the sum- 28th to Aug 1st and is located July 28th to Aug 1st mer is Dan Patch Days in at the Scott County Fair- Savage, which is named after grounds in Louisville Twp. Shakopee Derby Days an American bred stallion that The Scott County Fair first August 4th to Aug 8th was the holder of nine world began in May of 1915. records as a pacer. His owner Shakopee Derby Days is in Prior Lake Lakefront Days was Marion Willis Savage, Huber Park on August 4th to August 5th to Aug 7th th whom the city was named the 8 . Due to Shakopee‟s after in 1904. Dan Patch rich horse racing tradition, Days was held June 24, 25, they chose the title of “Derby 26, & 27th at Community Days “. Park in Savage. Prior Lake‟s Lakefront Days Belle Plaine‟s BBQ Days are August 5, 6, & 7th , celebration is July 16th, named after Prior Lake‟s 17th, and 18th at Union abundant year- round lake Square Park in Belle Plaine. activities which includes fish- The first BBQ celebration ing, boating, sailing, swim- was in 1959 and was origi- ming, and snowmobiling. nally located in the down-

LITTLE KNOWN LAWS By Deputy Mary Hensel

MN State Statute 169.55 project a white light to the Subd 1 - Illegal to have a rear if the sign projects one White Light to the Rear or more additional colors to the rear. An authorized of a Motor Vehicle emergency vehicle may It shall be unlawful except display an oscillating, alter- as otherwise provided in nating, or rotating white this subdivision, to project light used in connection a white light to the rear of with an oscillating, alter- any such vehicle while trav- nating, or rotating red light eling on any street or high- when responding to emer- way, unless such vehicle is gency calls. moving in reverse. A light- ing device mounted on top of a vehicle engaged in de- liveries to residences may PAGE 12 FIVE POINTS OF THE STAR

INVESTIGATIONS

(Continued from page 8) CSU member lays out a collect dry DNA. For ex- line of base Mikrosil and a ample, if a dried blood paste-like consistency. It is line the same length of stain is located at a scene then poured onto the tire hardener. These two are deputies will dampen the track or shoe impression, then mixed together. The swabs with distilled water hardening over time. If a result is a pasty, sticky and rub them on the stain tire, boot, or shoe impres- glob. It is then smeared to collect it. If the blood is sion is found in snow then onto the tool mark. Several still wet deputies can sim- deputies can use SnowPrint minutes later it hardens ply use the swab to collect Wax. This is similar to and is easily peeled away the stain. Because DNA is Traxtone, but is used in from the tool mark. On the susceptible to contamina- snow. Using Traxtone in “cast” is a mirror image of tion with other DNA depu- snow causes the snow to the tool mark. This can ties must change gloves melt and the impression later be matched to its every time they collect a will be lost. source by the BCA. sample. Tool mark impressions are DNA collection is another Trace evidence includes taken by using Mikrosil. form of collection that fibers, hair, glass, paint, Mikrosil comes in two CSU members train in. soil, and residues. This tubes, one a base form and Members use distilled wa- type of evidence is typically the other a hardener. The ter and sterile swabs to (Continued on page 13)

FROM THE CHIEF DEPUTY

(Continued from page 7) I‟ve only mentioned a few of headquarters. Thank you, Jim the staff involved that makes Luce and Virgil Gast! Deputy Mark Hartman and the derby a success. All in- We usually begin taking regis- Deputy Dennis Tietz are the volved spend many hours trations about July 1st and we derby coordinators and have preparing for the day and have had no problem filling the been for several years. Mark have great passions for the event with 50 kids. Please look and Dennis arrange prizes, derby. I believe this is one of to your local papers for regis- boat captains, gear, teams etc. our key to success: our pas- tration details. and have done an outstanding sion. job to see that each year We look forward to another We are also very grateful for is a success. A lot of successful event, meeting new area businesses that donate behind the scenes work friends and sharing stories of and support this event. A comes by way of regis- the “one that got away”. special thanks to Terry Hen- tration. Char Shaugh- nen of the Sports Stop in Sha- If you have any questions or nessy is our registration kopee. Terry has been in- comments about our derby and support person volved in donating and sup- please feel free to call me at who sees that all paper- porting each and every event 952-496-8719. work and information since our beginning. We is correct on each contestant. Thanks and we will see you on would like to thank the Scott Char has done an outstanding the water. County Fair staff for allowing job over the years and well us to use the grounds as our Dean deserved, THANK YOU! VOLUME 5, ISSUE 3 PAGE 13

INVESTIGATIONS

(Continued from page 12) Office Crime Scene Unit is interesting aspect of police available 24/7/365. We work that requires a lot of small and difficult to find. have recently converted a training and practice. We CSU members are trained donated ambulance into a are proud of where to look for these crime scene vehicle. This our unit and its items and how to properly vehicle contains equipment successes. collect them. Trace evi- necessary to process large dence needs to be analyzed crime scenes. Every crime by the BCA to make posi- scene member has equip- tive matches. ment in their squads that

The Scott County Sheriff‟s assist them in processing scenes, as well. It is a very

HOMELAND SECURITY

(Continued from page 8) fireworks safely. that come in brown pa- son. per packaging, as this can may differ. Curiosity: Children are Keep a bucket of water often be a sign that the often excited and curious or a garden hose handy in Fireworks type: Among fireworks were made for around fireworks, which case of fire or other mis- the various types of fire- professional displays and can increase their chances hap. works, some of which could pose a danger to of being injured (for ex- are sold legally in some consumers. Light one item at a time, ample, when they re- states, bottle rockets can and then move back examine a firecracker Adults should always fly into peoples' faces and quickly. dud that initially fails to supervise fireworks ac- cause eye injuries; spar- ignite). tivities. Parents often klers can ignite clothing Never carry fireworks in don‟t realize that there a pocket or shoot them (sparklers burn at more Experimentation: Home- are many injuries from off in metal or glass con- than 1,000°F); and fire- made fireworks (for ex- sparklers to children un- tainers. crackers can injure the ample, ones made of the der five. Sparklers burn hands or face if they ex- powder from several at temperatures of about After fireworks fully com- plode at close range. firecrackers) can lead to 2,000 degrees - hot plete their functioning, douse dangerous and unpredict- the spent device with plenty Being too close: Injuries enough to melt some able explosions. of water from a bucket or may result from being metals. hose before discarding to pre- too close to fireworks If you do decide to use fire- Never have any portion vent a trash fire. when they explode; for works at home or on vacation of your body directly Fireworks can be a great fam- example, when someone here are some tips for safe use over a fireworks device ily experience, in the right leans over to look more from the Consumer Products when lighting the fuse. settings. With the proper set closely at a firework that Safety Commission. Move back a safe distance up and positioning by profes- has been ignited, or Never allow young chil- immediately after light- sionals you are sure to hear when a misguided bottle dren to play with or ig- ing. some excited “Oohs and rocket hits a nearby per- nite fireworks. Aahs” from the crowd. Take son. Never try to re-light or advantage of the safety pro- Make sure fireworks are pick up fireworks that Lack of physical coordi- vided by these large displays legal in your area before have not fully functioned. nation: Younger children and you‟ll go home having buying or using them. often lack the physical Never point or throw enjoyed the sights and sounds coordination to handle Avoid buying fireworks fireworks at another per- of a great American tradition. Mailing Address Line 1 Mailing Address Line 2 SCOTT COUNTY SHERIFF'S Mailing Address Line 3 OFFICE Mailing Address Line 4

301 S. Fuller St. Mailing Address Line 5 Shakopee, MN 55379 Administration: 952-496-8300 Dispatch: 952-445-1411 Emergency: 9-1-1 Kevin Studnicka - Sheriff

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