Five Points of the Star
SCOTT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FIVE POINTS OF THE STAR
Kevin Studnicka - Sheriff
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 6 JULY, 2007
CONTRIBUTORS
FROM THE SHERIFF By Sheriff Kevin Studnicka Communications
Jail Put some ICE in your for this idea, but like many cell phone……… new ideas involved in the Operations: You probably think I am law enforcement world, I Investigations have borrowed this one. Patrol crazy after reading the head- Civil Process line for this article, but you ICE is a simple initiative, Recreational Safety and everyone that you know developed by a paramedic in Administration: should ICE your cell phone. Britain, and is picking up steam on both sides of the Support Staff The cell phone is an indis- Crime Prevention pensable lifeline at times of Atlantic. Cell phone own- dad or ICE – mom. Reserve Units ers are urged to put the crisis and unforeseen Police, paramedics and fire- Homeland Security: events. But for members in acronym ICE, “In Case of Emergency”, before the fighters often waste valuable SAFCOM law enforcement and other time trying to figure out public safety professions, a names of the people they want to designate as the which name in a cell phone INSIDE THIS ISSUE: cell phone with ICE may be to call when a disaster a valuable tool. next of kin in their cell phone address books, creat- strikes. Many people iden- FIELD TRAINING 2 I would like to take credit ing entries such as ICE – (Continued on page 2) SUSPENSE FILES 3
CHAPLAIN 3 9-1-1 PATROL RESERVE UNIT 4 By 911 dispatcher Shawn Amundson MOUNTED RESERVE 4 Tornado Warnings rens one of two criteria has they will activate the Tor- UNIT to be met. The first crite- nado warning sirens for the INVESTIGATIONS 5 During the spring, the tor- rion is the spotting of a tor- corresponding area. These nado season begins and nado on the ground by a sirens continue for approxi- CRIME PREVENTION 6 questions start to arise on trained spotter or offi- mately 3 minutes. Once who decides to activate the cer. The second is sus- the sirens have sounded it is RECREATIONAL SAFETY 7 tornado sirens and who is tained winds of 70mph or up to the local police or responsible to make sure it HOMELAND SECURITY 8 more for 2 minutes. If ei- deputies to notify certain gets done. There are several ther instance occurs the private and/or public facili- LITTLE KNOWN LAWS 8 persons responsible to get information is given to the ties (i.e. schools, industries, the job done from officers CORRECTIONS 9 Scott County Dispatch Cen- nursing homes) that they CAPTAIN’S CORNER 9 in the field to weather spot- ter, which is the Warning may be in danger by the ters and dispatchers. Civil Process 10 Point for all of Scott incident. In order to activate the si- County. When notified, (Continued on page 11) PAGE 2 FIVE POINTS OF THE STAR
FIELD TRAINING By Deputy Ashley Byers For many of you, when you under the influence, civil Scott County has given me started your new job, you had process, and many other every opportunity I have to go through a period of situations law enforcement needed to succeed thus far. I what is commonly known as officers face every day. look forward to an exciting “on the job training.” For and successful law enforce- Before I am able to perform people in law enforcement, ment career with Scott this job on my own, I have to our on the job training is County. be able to demonstrate all of known as “field training.” the training tasks proficiently. While on field training with While on field training, I have the Scott County Sheriffs Of- had the opportunity to work fice, I faced a lot of new ex- alongside a variety of the periences. Being a deputy deputies, sergeants, and in- sheriff is a challenging, but vestigators. I believe this pro- rewarding experience when motes teamwork and net- dealing with all of the differ- working opportunities for ent people in the community. future benefit and success. The field training program at Scott County also pro- the Sheriff’s Office consists of motes a wide variety four stages ensuring experi- of training require- ence in various categories ments. These require- such as: traffic stops, emer- ments keep all of the gency driving, domestic deputies at their top abuse, burglaries, driving level of performance.
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(Continued from page 1) the ex, right? Take 5 minutes to ICE down tify their spouse or children your cell phone. It’ll make it by name in their cell phone, much easier for public safety making them indistinguishable to contact important people from other entries. in a time of crisis. There may be some privacy
issues of concern with ICE. One is that the next of kin or Regards, the address or phone number Kevin Studnicka could be accessed by someone other than a member of the Scott County Sheriff emergency service. Another is that the information could become out dated. It would be essential that the owner of the cell phone keep these labels updated and current. You wouldn’t want us calling VOLUME 1, ISSUE 6 PAGE 3
SUPPORT STAFF By Support Staff Lynette McCue
MN Criminal History create a criminal history. date of birth, or case number, Suspense Files it will prevent the informa- There are several reasons why tion from linking together The State of Minnesota data goes to this repository. and being represented on the ‘Criminal History Suspense There may not be fingerprints individual’s criminal File’ is the repository of in- attached to an arrest. The history. complete criminal history individual may not have been information. This file con- taken into physical custody In the charging and tains all incomplete arrest for this charge, only served by prosecution of a information generated by the summons. This would result crime, law enforce- State of Minnesota, law en- in the individual not being ment has many forcement, prosecuting attor- booked & fingerprinted at the things to consider. neys, courts, and proba- time of incident. There may One item being the tion. The State of Minnesota be an error in the local court Criminal History of has put intensive effort into information being sent to the the individual being eradicating this file by requir- state court system. The charged. A criminal ing the local law enforcement unique identifying informa- history has all rele- agencies, prosecuting attor- tion on the arrest information vant information neys, courts, and probation to submitted to the state must regarding a specific individual review this data and correct match the information given beginning with their complete errors or obtain fingerprints on the court disposition that name (first, middle and last where necessary. is also submitted to the name) and date of birth, any state. If any of the unique arrests that have been made All arrests must be supported identifying information does by fingerprint submission to (Continued on page 12) not match such as: the name,
CHAPLAIN SERVICES By Chaplain Bob Raleigh
For all the men and laughter or tears from any- great value. You need not women in Law Enforce- body else – ever. attempt to imitate others. ment, You should accept and cele- You’re the only one in all of brate your differences. Remember, you are special. creation who has your set of In the entire world, there is abilities. Oh, sure, there will You are special. And you nobody like you. Since the always be somebody who is should realize it’s no accident beginning of time, there has better at one of the things that you’re special. You never been another person you’re good at, but no one in should begin to see that God like you. Nobody has your the universe can reach the made you special for a very smile. Nobody has your eyes, quality of your combination special purpose. He must your nose, your hair, your of talents, ideas, abilities and have a job for you that no one hands, your voice. You are feelings. else can do as well as you. special. Out of all the hundreds of Through all of eternity, no applicants, only one is quali- In all of time, there has been one will ever look, talk, walk, fied, only one has the right no one who laughs like you; think or do like you. You are combination of what it takes. no one who cries like you. special. You are rare. What makes you laugh or cry That is you because you are And, as in all rarity, there is will never trigger identical special! PAGE 4 FIVE POINTS OF THE STAR
PATROL VOLUNTEERS By Reservist Dave Gratz One of the functions of the serving- If we see a stranded officer determines an individ- Scott County Reserve Deputy motorist, we can offer assis- ual needs to go to detox, we Patrol Unit is to go out on tance. We can, through the are often asked to transport patrol. county dispatchers, summon a the individual. Without our tow truck, ambulance, or a assistance, it is likely that an This isn’t patrolling like li- licensed police officer. We officer would need to leave censed police officers- we have a list of properties his/her patrol area for up to don’t enforce traffic laws, we throughout the county that we two hours. With us making don’t stop motorists or issue check. We make sure the the transport, the officer can citations. We don’t get to property is secure and can stay available for calls. Ear- drive with our lights flashing quickly report anything un- lier, I mentioned our car has a and sirens wailing. What we usual for follow up with the special back seat. It’s made of do is drive mainly around the appropriate police department. solid hard plastic- not the rural areas of our county, most comfortable way to observe and offer help to citi- We also offer assistance to the ride, but it does make any zens and the police officers on duty police in the county. potential clean up much eas- and sheriff’s deputies when If there is a motor vehicle ier. needed. crash, we may be requested to direct traffic . We may be In addition to detox trans- We have our own car- at first asked to assist when an officer ports, we also may get asked glance it appears similar to a has responded to a loud party to transport individuals to the regular Sheriff’s Office squad call and needs assistance with County Jail. This also allows car. Upon closer inspection, crowd control, especially if the arresting officer to stay in there are subtle differences. underage drinking is involved. their patrol area. The car is marked as a reserve car, and it has a special back Speaking of drinking, one of Using their time and talents, seat (more on that in a bit). our specialties is detox trans- patrol reserves contribute to ports. The closest detox cen- As we drive around the the safety of the community ter is in Hastings. If a police county, we are mainly ob- and to help out “on the road.”
SADDLE UP MOUNTED VOLUNTEERS By Reservist Scott Doering
Wish you spent more time on May: Tractor Supply Grand The minimum number of do- your horse? For members in Opening nated hours required in the the Mounted Reserve Unit, mounted reserve unit per year June: Winstock Concert Se- lots of events keep us on our is 100. The above list doesn’t ries, YMCA Traveling Tour, horses in the summertime. include training and meetings; Savage Dan Patch Days, Belle about half of which are done Here’s a look at the 2007 Plaine/Jordan Safety Camp on horseback. Of course, not mounted reserve event sched- July: Belle Plaine BBQ Days, everyone works every event, ule: Scott County Fair but it’s easy to get 500 hours March: Belle Plaine Business August: Shakopee Derby Days, per year without even trying. Show, MN Czech Country National Night Out, Mdewa- You’d have to go to a lot of Expo, Sheriff’s Citizens’ kanton Sioux Community Pow horse shows and ride a lot of Academy, Shakopee Showcase Wow trails to get that many riding April: Celebrate Jordan, Belle hours on your horse! So, what September: Jordan Heimatfest Plaine Community Awareness are you doing this weekend? VOLUME 1, ISSUE 6 PAGE 5
INVESTIGATIONS By Detective Robert Ryan HELP US, HELP YOU are also crimes of opportu- Installing an alarm on your As the population in Scott nity. The majority of resi- home is also a good way to County and surrounding dential burglaries take prevent your home from communities continues to place when the no one is being burglarized. It is a grow, so do the chances home. Most thieves do not great deterrent; however it that you or I may become wish to be confronted dur- is not a guarantee. victims of a theft or a bur- ing the crime. Thieves will Do your research; glary. As I drive through often go to a home after know what kind the area, I see cars parked they have been watching of alarm would outside homes, businesses the home and are positive best suit your and parks. I notice many of no one is there. Often, needs. Let the my neighbors heading off they will knock or ring the alarm company to work and returning door bell to see if anyone is know the names from work at the same home. If a home owner of people who can time each day. comes to the door, they be contacted if will often create a story needed when we Most thefts from vehicles about being lost and ask for respond to an alarm at your and residential burglaries directions. Law enforce- home. are crimes of opportunity. ment recommends that you Consider photographing Thieves walk by your car call and report this activity, and see valuables. If a door and recording serial num- giving a description of the bers of all your valuables in is unlocked it only takes a person(s) and their vehicle few seconds for you to be- your home. Serial num- if this happens at your bers are like fingerprints. come a victim. If your house. doors are locked, some If your TV gets stolen and thieves will walk away; When leaving for work or pawned at a pawn shop, most will smash a window school, it is best to alter knowing the serial number and grab the property in your departure and arrival can help us help you get the less than 15 to 30 seconds. times so not to be come TV back and to find the Thieves also know ways to routine. If thieves are person who entered your watching your house and home while you were at smash windows on vehicles Consider without being detected. know the exact times you work and took it. Keeping and your family leave and detailed records will also photographing The best way not to be a return every day, it gives assist you when dealing and recording serial numbers of victim of a theft from your the thieves a wide window with your insurance com- all the valuables vehicle is to never leave of opportunity to burglar- pany when you file your in your home. valuables in your car. If ize your home. claim. you need to keep valuables in your vehicle, put them Get to know your Law enforcement is able to in your trunk when nobody neighbors. Neighbors of- track items that are pawned can see you placing the ten can report suspicious in Minnesota and the sur- item(s) there. activity at your home when rounding area thru the you are gone. You could do Automated Pawn System Just like thefts from vehi- the same for them. (APS). Pawn shop activity cles, residential burglaries (Continued on page 6) PAGE 6 FIVE POINTS OF THE STAR
CRIME PREVENTION By Deputy Mary Hensel Emotions Affect Driv- drive after facing an emer- strong, take a short walk, or ing gency, for example, after go get something to drink being notified of the sudden (non-alcoholic, of course); Most drivers are aware of the illness or death of a loved just stay off of the road until affect that things like drinking one; or even after a confron- you have time to settle down. and cell phone use have on tation with another person, If you find yourself drifting their driving, while giving such as a particularly upset- into worry, depression, or if little consideration to other ting incident at work. If you you are thinking too closely factors that can be even more find that you must drive after about something that has hap- distracting. Fatigue, stress, your emotions have surfaced, pened, make a concerted ef- and our emotions have a seri- here are a few things you can fort to put it out of your mind ous effect on driving, causing do to manage the emotion until you stop the car. Some serious impairments that we and make your driving safer people find that making a may not even be aware of. If for yourself and others on the hand gesture of dismissal to you are worried, upset, road: frightened, depressed, or themselves helps, as does the even happily excited, your If you are angry or upset or distraction of music. Use the driving skills can be as nega- otherwise annoyed, whether energy to instead focus on tively impacted as they would due to something unrelated to your driving, and give your- be if you were engaged in an driving or because of a driving self time to sort out the trou- intense phone call or after incident, pull over or off of bling issue when you do not having consumed several alco- the road. Take a few mo- have to drive. holic drinks. ments to close your eyes, take a few deep breaths and relax. (Continued on page 7) Many times we do have to If the emotion is particularly
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(Continued from page 5) Customers at pawn shops come a victim. However, it are required to show pic- should minimize the oppor- is monitored to identify ture identification when tunity and increase the pos- and minimize illegal activ- pawning an item and those sibility for us to recover ity, to recover stolen prop- transactions are video re- your property and prosecute erty, to verify compliance corded. If you do become those responsible. Put to- with applicable laws and to a victim of a theft or a bur- gether a detailed record of insure a legitimate environ- glary, having records con- your valuables today, be- ment for consumers. We taining the make, model cause tomorrow might be are able to create a number, serial number and too late. Please help us help “watchlist” for items and photo of that item can help you. for names of possible sus- us help you recover that pects. The more informa- item and prosecute the tion you have for a stolen thieves. item, the better the Following some of the ad- chances we have to recover vice above does not guaran- that item for you. tee that you will never be- VOLUME 1, ISSUE 6 PAGE 7
RECREATIONAL SAFETY By Deputy Bret Krick
Why are my tax dollars tor and trailer, two wave The two wave runners are a going to buy the Sheriff’s runners and one Class II little bit different story. Office such nice, new ATV. These to machines are Ka- equipment? wasaki STX-15F’s. They The boat that I am referring are 2006 models that we This is a very good question to is a 2006 Lund Fisherman took possession of in Sep- and one that needs to be an- with a trailer and a 150HP tember of last year. I was swered. Technically, every- Mercury Verado, super- able to work with Kawasaki one who lives in Scott County charged four-stroke motor. and Cities Edge Motorsports pays taxes and a portion of This package was purchased to secure these two machines that tax money is allotted to last summer for just under for patrol and search and res- buy equipment for all areas in $28,000.00. Not one dollar cue functions at no charge. the County. of that amount came from These machines are on loan to Scott County tax dollars. Did you know that much of us for one year. This coming This was actually a Federal this equipment is actually September, we will bring Grant through the Depart- nearly free? Over the past these two machines back and ment of Homeland Security two years we have taken pos- receive two brand new ones. that I applied for and re- session of one new boat, mo- (Continued on page 10) ceived.
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(Continued from page 6) man beings in the grip of cutting across several negative (and sometimes posi- lanes of traffic to take an If it is a matter of feeling tive) emotions have exhibited off-ramp, suddenly rushed, hurried or just gener- a distraction level even more change lanes, or even to ally impatient, give yourself a serious than those experi- drive on the freeway bit of extra time before you enced by cell phone users. shoulder. start out. That will help you Such emotions can cause oth- • Lose the ability to per- avoid getting even more frus- erwise excellent drivers to: form driving skills that trated with slower drivers or • Experience dimmed or require precise timing or other things that are out of otherwise impaired ob- other subtle skills your control, such as heavy servation and reaction traffic or a back up due to an • Make a driver feel as times. accident. Plus, allowing for though he or she is de- extra time means you won't • Fail to recognize situa- tached from the other be as likely to start speeding, tions, such as an abrupt drivers, vehicles, and which can end up saving you a slowing of traffic or de- conditions on the road great deal of stress, especially bris in the road. if you end up with a speeding Don’t let your emotions ticket! Also, remember to • Get to the point that they drive you. always, no matter how rushed are unable to predict or you are, stop at railroad to determine what the crossings and NEVER drive other drivers around us around the gates or try to are doing. beat an oncoming train. • Make risky maneuvers Research has proven that hu- and risky changes, such as PAGE 8 FIVE POINTS OF THE STAR
HOMELAND SECURITY By Deputy Mary Hensel Hazard Mitigation: It’s munity disruption. a process of 1) identifying and not just for natural disas- organizing resources; 2) con- Mitigation planning grew out ters any more ducting a risk or threat assess- of a focus on planning for ment and estimating losses; 3) Mitigation is defined as any natural hazards. However, identifying mitigation meas- sustained action taken to re- recent events demand that an ures that will reduce the ef- duce or eliminate long- all-hazard mitigation plan fects of the hazards and creat- term risk to human life address hazards generated by ing a strategy to deal with the and property from a human activities such as ter- mitigation measures in prior- hazard event. Mitiga- rorism and hazardous material ity order; and 4) implement- tion, also known as accidents. Where mitigation ing the measures, evaluating prevention (when done is concerned, this would in- the results, and keeping the before a disaster), en- clude defensive plan up-to-date. This four- courages long-term (antiterrorism) measures used phase process is known as reduction of hazard to reduce the vulnerability of mitigation planning. vulnerability. The goal people and property to ter- of mitigation is to decrease rorist. the need for response as op- While you may not be able to posed to simply increasing the prevent an attack, it is well response capability. Mitiga- within ourability to lessen the tion can save lives and reduce likelihood and/or the poten- property damage, and is cost- tial effects of an incident by effective and environmentally implementing antiterrorism sound. This, in turn, can re- measures. The process of duce the enormous cost of mitigating hazards before they disasters to property owners become disasters is similar for and all levels of government. both natural and human- In addition, mitigation can caused hazards; whether you protect critical community are dealing with natural disas- facilities, reduce exposure to ters or terrorism, you can use liability, and minimize com-
LITTLE KNOWN LAWS By Deputy Mary Hensel
171.12 (6) The “Dimler are not placed on the driving when the speed limit is 65 or Amendment” record if the driver was trav- 70 m.p.h. The Dimler eling: Amendment provisions do A law first enacted in 1986, not apply if the speeding vio- known as the “Dimler • No more than 10 m.p.h. lation occurred in a commer- Amendment” (after its au- above the speed limit in a cial motor vehicle or if the thor, former Representative 55 m.p.h. zone; or driver holds a commercial Chuck Dimler) governs which driver’s license (class A, B, or speeding violations are re- • No more than 5 m.p.h. C). corded on a motorist’s driv- above the speed limit in a ing record. The Department 60 m.p.h. zone. of Public Safety maintains the The prohibition on recording record. Speeding violations violations does not apply VOLUME 1, ISSUE 6 PAGE 9
CORRECTIONS By Corrections Specialist Jill Wolf The Scott County Jail staff the roster: Visit the Scott addition, booked persons may would like to announce the County website have used false identification addition of a new “jail inmate (www.co.scott.mn.us), select information, requiring a finger- roster” search function to the “County Services,” then select print comparison to confirm their County’s website “Sheriff,” then “Jail,” then true identity.) (www.co.scott.mn.us). As of “Roster,” then select “Jail July 9, you can retrieve the Roster Search” and follow the inmate roster free of charge. on-screen instructions. The inmate roster will pro- You may also visit our web- vide you with the following site for information regarding information: inmate mail, visiting, bail/ bond, releases, and other • Inmate name and age important items. • Booking date and time The Scott County Jail inmate • Arresting agency roster information is to be used for reference purposes only. • Description of charges (Scott County cannot guarantee and holds accuracy, currency, or complete- • Bail or bond amount ness of the material contained herein and is not responsible for Here is how you can access misuse or misinterpretation. In
CAPTAIN’S CORNER By Captain Jeff Swedin
E-Ticketing, also called elec- format will have drop down hand in, which will eliminate tronic ticketing, will be the boxes the deputies can activate citations being misplaced or newest piece of technology giving appropriate street loca- damaged. implemented in our office, tions, statue or ordinance num- along with all police depart- bers, description of the viola- How will E-Ticketing help? E- ments in Scott County. tion, and the appropriate court Ticketing will help in a number date and time automatically. of ways. The first will be re- What is E-Ticketing? If a dep- Once this information is com- ducing time on a traffic stop by uty chooses to issue a citation pletely entered, the deputy will a deputy. It can be unpleasant for a driving violation, E- have the ability to print the cita- and unsafe for both the driver Ticketing will allow the dep- tion to a printer in the squad and deputy during a traffic uty to enter the driver’s li- car. stop. E-Ticketing will allow cense information on their the deputy to process the computer via a driver’s li- After the citation is issued to a citation much faster than cense swipe, much like swip- driver of a vehicle for example, they would if they had to ing your ATM card at a cash the citation information is then handwrite the citation, plus machine. Once this is done, sent electronically to the the citation format will have the driver’s license informa- county’s court administration the appropriate drop down tion can be entered into a office and also to our records boxes for correct street citation format on the offi- staff. There will be no more cer’s computer. The citation paper citations for deputies to (Continued on page 11) PAGE 10 FIVE POINTS OF THE STAR
CIVIL PROCESS By Deputy Mary Hensel Harassment Restraining effect, OR have/had some type of do- Orders mestic relationship with the • Be intended to have a abuser for an Order for Pro- Victims of harassment may substantial adverse effect tection. In a Harassment Re- seek a restraining order from of the safety, security, or straining Order, you don’t the court. privacy of another to be have to have any type of rela- considered harassment. A Harassment Restraining tionship or be related to the Order is a court order. It In other words, harassment harasser. provides protection from means doing things or saying If a single physical or sexual harassment similar to a Do- things that threaten your assault incident, repeated mestic Abuse Order for Pro- safety, security, or privacy. intrusive/unwanted incidents tection. It orders the of- This can include domestic or gestures having adverse fender not to commit harass- abuse but is also includes: effect on safety are the basis ment. The court can order for a harassment order, the the harasser to leave the vic- • Repeatedly telephoning a petitioner must also allege an tim alone and have no further person, immediate and present danger contact with him/her. This • Repeatedly following a of harassment before the can include telephone calls, person, court issues a temporary re- letters, and emails. • Slashing car tires or other straining order. If the harasser violates the vandalism In any harassment case, re- harassment restraining order, ports of the incidents of har- the harasser can be arrested • Blackmail, assment should be made to for a misdemeanor crime. • Sending letters or elec- local law enforcement. If you The definition of harassment tronic mail, and live in Scott County, you can includes a single incident of • Leaving notes or gifts. call 952-445-1411 and an physical or sexual assault. In officer will contact you to addition: The difference between a take a report. Harassment Restraining Or- • Gestures must either der and a Domestic Order for have a substantial adverse Protection is that you have to
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(Continued from page 7) gust of 2006 and will trade it fice is spending too many of in for a new one when the your hard earned tax dollars. (as long as the Kawasaki pro- new models come out later In these days of tight budgets, gram continues.) this year. Again, this machine we too must try to find new came to us at no cost and will and innovative ways of mak- The Class II ATV is a 2006 continue as long as Yamaha ing sure we have the proper Yamaha Rhino 660. This keeps offering the program. equipment to respond to any piece of equipment was se- emergency that might present cured though Yamaha’s Law When you see that nice look- itself. Loan Program. Belle Plaine ing piece of equipment being Motorsports and Yamaha used for enforcement pur- came through for us on this. poses, don’t automatically We received this ATV in Au- assume that the Sheriff’s Of- VOLUME 1, ISSUE 6 PAGE 11
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(Continued from page 1) The Outdoor Warning Siren System is tested once a month Once the tornado has cleared at 13:00 hours (1PM) on the try to remain in areas away first Wednesday of each from broken glass and other month. sharp debris. Make sure no one is using matches or light- ers in case of a natural gas leak.
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(Continued from page 9) legible, including deputies. With the ability to print the spelling and appropriate citation from the computer, statue or ordinance numbers the citations will now be legi- that the deputy may other- ble to the person receiving wise have to look up. the citation, court personnel that process the citation for The second way will be the court proceedings, and our reduction and almost total records staff who need to elimination of errors on the track the citation information. citation. The citation format will have boxes that need to Lastly, it will reduce court be completed prior to the and records staff time that citation being printed and would be otherwise used to given to the person who com- file and process the paper mitted the violation. This citations. The information will give complete informa- will now be at their fingertips tion to the violator, courts, via a computer. and records staff. As men- E-Ticketing will be more tioned above, the citation proficient, create more format will have the appropri- safety, and eliminate errors ate statute or ordinance num- that could have occurred dur- bers programmed into this ing the past process of issuing format, which will eliminate a citation. E-Ticketing will wrong statue numbers - im- be implemented before the portant for all involved. end of 2007! The third will be legibility. Not everyone’s handwriting is 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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(Continued from page 3) determining the severity hanced are assault, domestic level of the charge. assault, theft and driving on this individual, and the under the influence. Determining the severity court information attached to level of an arrest charge that Criminal histories are used each specific arrest. can be enhanced by previous by law enforcement and If an arrest has been made charges is very impor- criminal justice agencies not and no acceptable finger- tant. Enhancement means only within the state of Min- prints have been obtained for that the severity level of a nesota, but also by other this arrest, this information charge can be elevated due to states and governing agencies . will not be attached to the the number of prior convic- across the nation. The shar- criminal history of an indi- tions on this charge or re- ing of information between vidual. If no acceptable fin- lated charges when used in law enforcement agencies gerprints were obtained conjunction with allotted supports the appropriate there may not even be a time periods for each level of charging of an individual who criminal history on an indi- enhancement. Two of the has been arrested regardless vidual. A complete criminal main factors considered in of the location. Therefore, history is important when the enhancement are the number it is important that the sus- prosecuting attorney reviews of arrests made and the time pense files be eliminated by a case for charging. The period in which these arrests correcting any arrest data so criminal history is one of the occurred. The most com- that an individual’s criminal factors considered in the mon crimes that are en- history record is complete.