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Pride in Service Hastings Police Department 2011 Annual Report Paul P. Schnell, Chief of Police

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Contents

Our Mission ...... 1 Contents ...... 2 Demographics ...... 3 Budget ...... 3 Donations ...... 3 Organizational Structure ...... 4 Years of Service ...... 5 Awards ...... 5 Administration Division...... 6 Patrol Division ...... 7 K-9 Team ...... 7 School Resource Officer ...... 7

Investigation Division ...... 7 Records Management and Information Services Division ...... 8

Police Reserve Unit ...... 8

Pride in Service Crime Free Multi-Housing Program ...... 8 Pride in Service Emergency Management ...... 8 Neighborhood Watch Program ...... 8 Dakota County Traffic Safety Group ...... 9 Mutual Aid Assistance Group (MAAG) ...... 9 Dakota County Drug Task Force ...... 10 Calls for Service ...... 11 Incident Reports ...... 12 Report Clearances ...... 14 Charging Statistics ...... 15 Juvenile Charge Statistics ...... 16 Traffic Related Statistics...... 18 2011 Media Releases ...... 20 2

Donations B Demographics

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made to the Hastings Po The Police Hastings Department the wouldlike thank following to fortheir generous donations udget 1

City of HastiCity of

Housing Units Streets Area: Population $3,474,452

$88,250 2007

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Rivertown Lions Club Wal Downtown Business Association Residential Group Mortgage Jean

ngs ngs Budget: $25, $510,396 Hastings Police Budget 2007 -2011 2007 Budget Police Hastings : -

ne M. Mithum Foundation Mart Foundation

Water Land lice Department inthe 2011 year $3,553,859

2008

$22,221 9,438 110 miles 10.6 miles 11.7 miles 22,545 – 1.1 miles 538

Burnsville Senior Center , 706

$59,250

$3,139,823 $3,745,551

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Hastings Police Budget: $3,8 $3,764,386 2011 AdoptedBudget

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2010

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Capital Miscellaneous Other Charges for Services Supplies Salaries & Benefits $3,819,940

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19,940 Dave Osberg Paul Hicks AA 1857

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Organizational Structure

Chief Of Police

Paul Schnell

Operations Lieutenant Administrative Lieutenant Office Manager

Jim Rgnonti Joe Kegley Mary Cofer

Patrol Division Records Investigation Management

Division Divison Reserve Unit Secretaries Sergeants Detectives

Mary Lohmann Craig Nowlan Rod Risch Steve Scharfe Members Brenda McGrath Katie Booth Wayne Hicks Mike Munson Clarence Chapman Karen Brewer Jeremy Jacobson Craig Puch James Galland Andrew Pollard Christina Gipson Officers Patrick Stockman Pride in Service Mark Kreun Richard Brown Pride in Service Dawn West Rene Doffing Dan Tollefson Cris Raway Larry Evans Lilly Murr Chris Stone

Mike Schmitz/ K9 Ozzy Chris Weid Joey Trautmann Tim Connell Brock Bukkila Linda Kostroski Nate Wood Amber Wiech James Grotjohn Bryan Schowalter Matt Schlafer Jeff Stricker David Bauer Kyle Linscheid Katelynn Johnson

Jordon Klug Dean Truax Nick Holz

Dana Gerlach Keith McNamara Bruce Tessness Ben Johnson

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Administration Division The Hastings Police Department Administrative Division consists of the Chief of Police who is responsible for the overall operation and staff of the Police Department, two Lieutenants with both Lieutenants being responsible for various operational divisions within the department, and an Office Manager who is responsible for overseeing the Department’s records management division.

Hastings Police Chief Paul Schnell joined the department in . Chief Schnell began his law enforcement career as a Deputy Sheriff in Carver County in , working assignments in the department’s patrol, investigations, and school resource officer units. In he joined the Saint Paul Police Department and was promoted to Sergeant in , During his tenure with the Saint Paul Police Department, he served for several years as the department’s spokesman, as well as, investigator and patrol supervisor. Before working in law enforcement, Chief Schnell held various positions in correctional programs working with adult offenders and at-risk youth. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Social Work from the University of Saint Thomas and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Saint Catherine University, both in Saint Paul. He is a graduate of the Southern Police Institute’s th Administrative Officers Course. Chief Schnell is licensed in Minnesota as both a Peace Officer and a Social Worker.

Lieutenant Joe Kegley began his career with the Hastings Police Department in when he was hired as a Patrol Officer. Lieutenant Kegley was assigned to the Investigation Division in

, promoted to the rank of Sergeant in and promoted to his current rank of Lieutenant in . Pride in Service Pride in Service Lieutenant Jim Rgnonti also began his career with Hastings in as a Patrol Officer, was assigned to the Investigation Division in , promoted to the rank of Sergeant in which he held until the year when he was promoted to his current rank of Lieutenant.

Mary Cofer began her career with the Hastings Police Department in as a Receptionist/Dispatcher. In she transferred to a Police Secretary position within the Department, and in was promoted to her current position of Office Manager.

the include which agencies, other with working and warrants, search drafting evidence, collecting scenes, crime processing include also Division Investigation the of Responsibilities victims. and includes Officers This reports. Police police on three of up made is Divis Investigative the to assigned Division Investigation Department Police Hastings The prevention education suspicious burglaries, cond neighborhoods, and parks patrolling as as such such non several perform officers complaints/crimes Additionally, domestics. to and alarms activities, responding and investigations, tra initial of enforcement including duties of variety wide a officers for patrol responsible The are nights.) and afternoons (days, shifts different three between choose may mile of consists Division Patrol The public. the with dealing Department Police the of representative only the perhaps and competent a in the communityserve to aspiring department, the of unit visible most the as functions Division Patrol The Investigation Division Patrol Division

County Attorney’s Office, City Attorney’s Office, County Attorney’s City Attorney’s Protection.and Office, Office, Services/Child Social s of the City of Hastings. The patrol officers normally work an eleven an work normally officers patrol The Hastings. of City the of s School Resource Officer K with additional educational resources and improve school and law enforcement enforcement law the and School, High middle full school onSenior the elementary a and schools school the to assigned improve is Officer Resource and School The collaboration. resources educational additional officials, with enforcement secur law and school students increase between relations to improve strives program the 200, District School Hastings and Department Police Hastings the between partnership a as T events. through function their about a would operations, narcotics calls, service dog police where a othersituation any and risk control search/apprehension,crowd suspect high including: operations special for utilized Center Training compl T he School Resource Officer program program Officer Resource School he he - atns oie eatets K Department’s Police Hastings Team etion of an intensive week training program through the St Paul Police Canine Canine Police Paul St the through program training week intensive an of etion

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Records Management and Information Services Division The Records Management and Information Services Division of the Hastings Police Department is staffed by one full time Office Manager, three full time Police Secretaries and one part time Police Secretary.

The personnel of this division are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the division including; assisting the public and the processing and maintenance of all citations and incident reports. It is also the responsibility of this division to process all report and statistical data requests, and transmit crime statistics to the MN State Criminal Justice Reporting System.

Police Reserve Unit The Hastings Police Reserve unit is comprised of individuals willing to volunteer their time and service to the citizens of Hastings. The Hastings Police Reserve unit has been in existence for over years and is a great asset to the Police Department and citizens of Hastings.

Each year members of the unit each provide one hundred hours of service to the Hastings community by assisting the Police Department at numerous community events and programs. Members of the Reserve unit are also expected to attend monthly meetings, train in First Aid

and Use of Force, and other law enforcement related matters.

Crime Free Multi-Housing Program The Hastings Police Department began its Crime Free Multi Housing program in the year .

Pride in Service The program is a multi-phase program designed to make multi-family dwellings safe and Pride in Service desirable places to live. The program uses a unique three-phase approach that ensures resident friendly techniques will be applied to maintain crime prevention goals. The three components that make up the program are: Management Training, Security Assessment, and Resident Training/Crime Watch.

Emergency Management The Hastings Police Department and Hastings Fire Department work in a cooperative effort to provide emergency management services to the community. Emergency management deals with critical incident situations such as natural disasters; tornado, severe storms, flooding, and other disaster type events such as plane crash, train derailment, etc.

Neighborhood Watch Program The Neighborhood Watch program is a partnership between neighborhoods and Police working together to make neighborhoods safe. The Hastings Neighborhood Watch program was started in 1997 and involves residents of neighborhoods working together by knowing each other, 8 communicating with each other and keeping an eye out for suspicious activity in your neighborhood. Who better to know what vehicles or people should be in your neighborhood than the people that live in the neighborhood day in and day out? At the start of the

where a negotiatoris needed. trained/c of consisting p as created also was team negotiation A calls. incident critical risk Paul, St. Department. South Sheriff’s County Paul, Dakota Agencies St. and Northfield West Heights, Grove Rosemount, Inver Heights, Valley, Mendota Apple Farmington, throughout Lakeville, agencies Hastings, enforcement law from members of consists The DakotaCounty grant awarding funding t by initiative safety traffic cooperative this recognized Minnesota of State The conduc Minnesota.of state the kindin its offirst the is resources and manpower of countywidesharing event, one in officers and squads number could which Project, Safety Traffic County Dakota a in participating Officers Patrol. State Minnesota and Office Sheriff’s County Dakota the County, Dakota in departments Group. Safety Traffic County Dakota the forming in Agreement Powers Joint a signed cities its and County Dakota issues, enforcement citizens Recognizing have. may they concerns and issues about neighborhoods Approximate various the with network and neighbors. with exchanged being fellowship and person department Fire and Police games food, with neighborhoods picnics Participating and neighborhoods. parties their in host crimes to no say to statement positive neighb of recognition designated and celebration nationwide and declared is year each of August in Tuesday first The That number has more thantripled today. Wat Neighborhood Mutual Aid Assistance Group (MAAG) Dakota Count o help reimburse foro thecities their costs involving thisprogramhelp utilize ly 25 ly

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Dakota County Drug Task Force The Dakota County Drug Task Force was initiated in and consists of full time, and one part-time, licensed police officers and deputies from Dakota County and from the City of Savage in Scott County. The task force’s jurisdiction encompasses square miles with a population of , citizens. The Hastings Police Department has one officer assigned to the Dakota County Drug Task Force, and in , one of the Hastings Police Department’s full time secretaries transferred to the task force to serve as the team’s sole clerical and administrative support. In , Hastings Police referred cases to the Dakota County Drug Task Force resulting in arrests.

Drug Task Force: 2008 - 2011 County-wide Arrests

686 710 706 591

Arrests

2008 2009 2010 2011

Drug Task Force: 2011 County-wide Arrests by Drug Type

2% 2% 6% Marijuana (238) Pride in Service Pride in Service 11% 35% Methamphetamine (191) Prescription (108)

Cocaine (76) 16% Heroin (39) Ecstasy (16) Crack Cocaine (10) 28%

Drug Task Force: 2011 Hastings Arrests by Drug Type

3% 3% 10% Methamphetamine (16) 42% Marijuana (10) 16% Heroin (6) 10 Prescription (4) Cocaine (1) Adderall (1) 26%

Difference 2011 2010 Calls for Service

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8% the 19,434 service calls in2011, for 26%approximately Medicals 9% 1 8% 1280 1246 Difference 2011 2010

34 Hasting Suspicious 7% Activity s Police rec 903 822 81 1,549 1,369 2010 180 Jan (Excluding (Excluding Traffic Stops, 911 hang up and Officer Follow Up Calls) 9%

1,243 1,245 Burglary 2011 Callsfor Service by Month Feb Theft/ - 7% -2 693 647 2011 Top Ten Callsfor Service 2011 Top Ten Calls For Service 46 eived 19,434 eived 1,555 1,461 Mar 94 Alarms 7% 588 628 -40 1,511 1,436 Apr 75

calls for service, Aid/Assist 11% Mutual 1,578 1,448 May 130 563 578 -15 20% 1,647 1,530 117 Jun Animal Calls 538 572 -34 1,924 1,661 263 Jul

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(5,060 for calls) were the following: 14% Disturb Peace/ Fight 1,830 1,566 495 455 40 Aug 264 1,756 1,677 Driving Complaint-440 Motorist Assist/Unlock - 488 Accident 490 - Disturb Peace/Fight495 - AnimalCalls - 538 Mutual Aid/Assist- 563 Alarms - 588 Theft/Burglary -693 SuspiciousActivity 903 - Medicals -1280 Accident Sep 79 490 557 -67

656 1,766 1,920 -154 Oct calls Motorist Unlocks Assist/ -286 488 774 1,495 1,855 from -360 Nov

Complaint 20 1,580 1,610 Driving Dec -30 440 450 10 -10 .

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2011 Quality of Life Calls

Animal Calls Disturbing Peace Juvenile Complaints Drunkenness Fghts Other Ordinance Violations Fireworks Dumping/Littering

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432 Incident Reports Of the 19,434 calls for service received in 2011, officers completed detailed incident reports on 5,104 of these calls. These incidents are then categorized by one of five crime types per federal and state crime reporting guidelines.

2011 Incident Reports by Crime Part Part 1

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Part 1: Homicide, Rape, Robbery, Assault, Burglary, Larceny/Theft, Motor Vehicle Theft, Arson Part 2: Assault, Forgery/Counterfeiting, Fraud, Embezzlement, Stolen Property, Property Damage (Vandalism), Weapon Offenses, Prostitution/Commercial Vice, Other Sex Offenses, Narcotics, Gambling, Offense against Family/Children, Driving Under the Influence, Liquor, Drunkenness, Public Peace, Vagrancy, Other Part 3, 4, 5: Lost/Found, Accidents, Animals, Fire, Suicide, Sudden Death, Medical, Public Assist, Miscellaneous calls for service 12 Statistics pertaining to Part 1 and 2 type crimes are reported to state and federal government.

Other (excluding traffic) Forgery/Counterfeit Auto Theft Homicide Stolen Property Other sexoffenses Family Offenses Robbery Burglary Other Assaults Larceny Liquor Laws Assault Arson Rape Vandalism 2009 2010 2011 Weapons Disorderly Narcotics Fraud

2009 2010 2011 Homicide DUI 2009 2010 2011 0 0 0 Other Assaults

Other sex offenses 88 76 98 11 25 30 Rape 8 3 4 Forgery/Counterfei Narcotics 69 56 70 Robbery 30 18 20 t 2 4 2 Part 2 Incidents Part 1 Incidents Offenses Family 11 3 1 Assault Fraud 11 16 27 69 50 87 102 DUI Burglary 58 79 Stolen Property 84 61 96 7 7 4 Liquor Laws Larceny 52 31 36 505 444 484 Vandalism 253 170 196 Disorderly Auto Theft 39 39 38 21 26 20 Other (excluding Weapons traffic) 10 Arson 3 2 110 92 52 0 2 4 13

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Part 1 Incidents 2006 - 2011

789 729 608 648 597 637

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Part 2 Incidents 2006 - 2011

886 880 804 854 789 664

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Report Clearances

Each of the 5,104 incident reports created by officers in 2011 were reviewed and ultimately

assigned a disposition, or “cleared” by one of the following means:

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28% 2011 Report Clearances 55% Assisted/Advised

Adult Arrest Assisted/Advised 28% Juvenile Arrest 1% Adult Arrest 1% Cleared Exceptionally Juvenile Arrest 4% 1% Unfounded 1% Cleared Exceptionally 1% 55% Referred 4% Unfounded Open 14 1%10% Referred Open 10%

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filed individuals. against County the by charged Office Attorney’s County Dakota Attorney by City Hastings provided is information charge following The rg ing Statistics GrossMisdemeanor Felony 3% 1% 2% 1% 6% 5% Adult Felony and Gross Misdemeanor Charges FelonyMisdemeanor and GrossAdult 3% . Shownare below . 2% Attorney and the and Attorney

Traffic Related (Including Fleeing with no Injury) -2 Public Health &Safety/Coercion/Fail toRegister -2 ForgeryRelated -7 Criminal VehicularHomicide and Injury - 3 Burglary - 10 Strangulation/Felony 5th/Domestic Assault -10 Assault Related -7 Theft Related- 11 Sex-Related -6 Drug Related - 41 Campain/Election/Voting-5 Deprivation of CustodialRights - 1 Abuse/Neglect ofMinor -2 Obstruct Justice - 3 Robbery -5 Stalking Related/Harassment 7 - Terroristic Threats -4 Felony DWI - 9 Criminal Damageto Property - 3 FugitiveFrom Justice- 5 (Total Defendants 106 2006 3% 134 133 8% 2% Adult Felony Statistics 1% 1% 2007 132 136 3% City Attorney City statistics 7% 2008 118 120 - pertainingto Total Charges145) ; as well as the total number of charges of number total the as well as 5% 2009 106 135 28% th 8% e total number of individuals individuals of numbertotal e 2010 4% 123 77 2011 145 and the the and 15

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Juvenile Charge Statistics

Juvenile Felony Statistics

(Total Offenders 13 - Total Charges 13)

Drug Related

Theft Related

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1 Sex Related 2

Terroristic Threats 2 2 Fleeing in Motor Vehicle

Physical Abuse of Minor

Juvenile Gross Misdemeanor Statistics (Total Offenders 6 - Total Charges 6) Pride in Service

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Dangerous Weapons 1 Sex Related

3 Theft

Juvenile Felony and Gross Misdemeanor Charges

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Felony 25 31 33 13 15 13 Gross Misdemeanors 14 8 11 1 8 6

5 4 5 2 Juvenile Misdemeanor/Petty Misdemeanor 2 Possession Small Amt of Marijuana Petty Offenses Criminal Damageto Property Theft Assault Related Disorderly Conduct Related 6 Violation ofProtection orRestraining Order Dangerous Weapons Tampering witha MotorVehicle Stolen Property Traffic Misdemeanors Obstruct Justice Consumption/Possession of Alcohol/Marijuana Legend Drugs & Equipment Burglary;Trespassing 2 1 1 (Total Offenders45 1 1 1 Statistics

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Juvenile Misdemeanor/Petty Misdemeanor Charges

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Misdemeanor/Petty 110 139 115 86 95 65 Misdemeanor

Total Adults and Juveniles Charged

by Dakota County Attorney's Office

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Adults Charged 103 87 82 86 78 106 Juveniles Charged 124 129 103 70 83 63

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Pride in Service Officers regularly patrol city streets enforcing parking and traffic laws by issuing verbal warnings and citations to vehicle owners and drivers. In 2011, officers conducted 4,058 traffic stops on roadways within the city limits of Hastings.

Traffic Stops Conducted

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2010

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2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Traffic Stops Conducted 2321 4163 4119 3667 4058

previous year. Officers responded to of490a total crashes motor invehicle 2011, In 2011,867 charges were issuedparking for and related offenses. traffic Fatal Crashes PersonalInjury Crashes Property Damage Crashes 12% 11%

16% 2006 4% 2011 Traffic Related Charges 4% 2007 Motor VehicleCrashes 2006 397 55 0 3% 2008 2006 2007 431 51 0 - 2009 2011 2008 414 54 1 19% 2010 31% 2009 425 50 0 2011

an increase of73 from the 2010 Speeding -167 License/Registration -266 Equipment- 27 Stop Sign/Signal- 35 Other Driving Violations - 38 Parking -93 Seat Belt -103 DUI/Alcohol Related - 136 373 44 0

2011 411 79 0

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Media Releases

HASTINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT 150 3rd Street East _ Hastings, MN 55033-1989 _ 651-480-2300 _ Fax 651-437-1206

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release January 21, 2011

Armed Robbery Suspect Sought Believed Armed and Dangerous

The Hastings Police Department is requesting the assistance of the public in locating

William Joseph Boldt, age 38, who is wanted in connection with the armed robbery of the AmericInn Hotel in Hastings early Thursday morning. Boldt became the focus of investigators when tips were received after release of robbery surveillance photographs. Boldt is believed to be armed and dangerous and should not be approached. His whereabouts are unknown.

Pride in Service Pride in Service William Joseph Boldt is described as a white male, 5’8” tall, and 180 lbs. His head is shaved and he has numerous, distinctive tattoos on his face, head, and arms. (See photos attached).

In addition to being sought for questioning in connection with the AmericInn Hotel robbery, Boldt is wanted by the Minnesota Department of Corrections as a fugitive from Intensive Supervised Release. Boldt was recently released from prison and quickly became non-compliant, prompting issuance of an arrest warrant.

Shortly before 2:00 AM, Thursday, two men, armed with handguns, entered the AmericInn Hotel in Hastings. The suspects robbed the hotel of a small amount of money and used duct tape to restrict the movement of the night clerk before fleeing. The clerk, who was uninjured, freed herself and summoned police.

“It is our hope that the suspect in the case can be located and arrested as quickly as possible,” said Hastings Police Chief Paul Schnell. “His recent release from prison and suspected involvement in the armed robbery indicates the very real public safety threat 20 Mr. Boldt represents,” he added.

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of William Joseph Boldt is asked to immediately call 911 – he should not be approached.

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HASTINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT 150 3rd Street East _ Hastings, MN 55033-1989 _ 651-480-2300 _ Fax 651-437-1206

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For Immediate Release February 8, 2011

Hastings Police Department Launches Public Crime Mapping

The Hastings Police Department announces the availability of a web-based crime mapping application that is now publicly available on the City’s website. As part of the department’s plan to increase community partnership, the decision was made to post call for service data on the website. Hastings is now one of over one thousand law enforcement agencies across the country that is making crime and call for service

information easily available through www.CrimeReports.com. Each day the department uploads crime and call for service data to CrimeReports who plots it onto a City map.

“Providing reliable and timely information and service to our community is a top priority,” said Hastings Police Chief Paul Schnell. “Information is power,” he added. “We believe

Pride in Service giving the community this information will help us better work together to prevent crime.” Pride in Service

“Public crime mapping is an example of the type of transparency community members ask of local government,” said Hastings Mayor Paul Hicks. “This offering clearly reflects our City’s CORE values of communication and service,” Mayor Hicks added.

The crime map is available 24 hours a day on the website or through the CrimeReports free iPhone app. Community members can access the local crime map and sign up for daily, weekly, or monthly email crime alerts at the Hastings Police Department’s website at http://www.ci.hastings.mn.us/Police/Index.htm or at www.CrimeReports.com.

In addition to the crime mapping information, the department also added a new “Most Wanted” section on the website at: http://www.ci.hastings.mn.us/Police/PDMostWanted.htm, which is intended to help investigators seeking to identify suspects in unsolved crimes. The section also provides information on unsolved missing persons cases and links to national, state, and local websites postings for wanted persons.

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Hastings Police Note Uptick in Burglary and Theft from Auto Cases Prevention strategies can minimize risks

The Hastings Police Department has noticed an increase in garage burglary and theft from auto calls for service.

Police have documented numerous thefts or attempted thefts from autos in the areas of the 600 and 900 blocks of East 2nd Street and the 1800 block of Eddy Street. The suspect(s) appears to be targeting cars in which people have left valuables including,

wallets and purses. Police have also received information that some unlocked vehicles had been gone through, but nothing taken.

Garage/residential/commercial burglaries or attempted burglaries have been noted in the following areas: 9th and Maple Streets, General Sieben and 15th Street, 1600 block Pride in Service Pride in Service of Meadowview, 1200 block of North Frontage Road.

In at least two of these incidents, the suspect(s) entered through an open garage door and gained access to the home while residents were sleeping inside. Once inside the home, the suspect(s) took purses/wallets.

Anyone with information as to the identity and/or whereabouts of the suspect or suspects in the above cases is asked to call the Hastings Police Department at 651- 480-2300 or Minnesota Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

Theft from Auto Prevention Tips:

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Suspect Arrested in Cottage Grove and Hastings Area Home Burglaries

Early this morning, investigators from the Cottage Grove and Hastings Police Departments arrested Sean Michael Ancel, age 33, of Hastings on the probable cause charge of First Degree Burglary. Ancel was arrested without incident and has since been booked into the Washington County Jail awaiting formal charges. Ancel is suspected of burglarizing occupied homes in Hastings and Cottage Grove and faces possible charges in both Dakota and Washington Counties. Investigators are working with several other law enforcement agencies in an effort to determine if Ancel was involved in other unsolved burglaries.

In the current cases, Ancel is suspected of entering occupied residences through open or unlocked garage doors. Once inside the garage, it is believed, Ancel would enter the

victim's home to steal wallets and/or purses. Investigators believe Ancel would then commit a secondary round of crimes by using or attempting to use victim's stolen credit cards.

Over the past several weeks, as investigators began to focus on Ancel as a possible suspect, police worked to minimize risk by reminding residents to close and lock garage

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"Investigators from Hastings, Cottage Grove, and Dakota and Washington Counties spent many hours tracking and conducting surveillance on the suspect to connect him to the crimes and develop strong evidence to support the case," said Hastings Police Chief Paul Schnell. "This suspect entered people's homes as they slept, which is very brazen and dangerous," he added.

"Even while the arrest of this one suspect will immediately enhance the safety of the entire area, residents are reminded of the importance of taking all steps to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim," said Cottage Grove Public Safety Director Craig Woolery.

Tips for reducing risk of having your home burglarized include: • Close and lock overhead and side garage doors, even while home. • Lock the interior door between the garage and home. • Lock and secure first floor windows and patio doors. • Install motion detection lights outside your home • Lock vehicle doors parked in driveways. 26 • Do not leave valuables (purses, briefcases, MP3 players, cell phone, etc.) in your vehicle. • Report all suspicious activity.

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For Immediate Release June 27, 2011

HASTINGS POLICE INVESTIGATING PARENTAL ABDUCTION CASE Public’s Help Sought in Locating Mother and Child

The Hastings Police Department is investigating a parental abduction case in which it is believed the mother of 5-year-old Timber Dimm fled her Hastings home in an effort to keep the child from having court ordered visitation with his father. On Thursday, June 23, 2011, the Dakota County Attorney’s Office issued a criminal complaint formally charging Wendi Lee Bartell Dimm, age 44, of Hastings with one felony count of Depriving Another of Parental or Custodial Rights. A nationwide, extraditable arrest warrant has been issued for Bartell Dimm.

Bartell Dimm was last known to be in the Hastings area on or about June 5, 2011. Investigators have not been able to determine the whereabouts of Timber or his mother since that time.

Timber Dimm, age 5, is described as a white male, 3’0” tall, 40 lbs, brown eyes, brown hair, slight build with white and silver caps on his teeth.

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Bartell Dimm may be driving a black or dark colored 1999 Saturn SL2, 4 door sedan, bearing Minnesota license TRH-057.

In September 2010, Bartell Dimm was reported to be out of compliance with a custody/visitation Court Order. When she could not be located officers put out a statewide alert. Bartell Dimm, and Timber were located in Alexandria, MN by a Douglas County deputy sheriff who had made a routine traffic stop of Bartell Dimm’s vehicle.

“Our first priority and goal is ensuring the safety and well-being of Timber Dimm,” said Hastings Police Chief Paul Schnell. “We hope that getting this information out to the public will help us to more quickly locate Timber and quell the growing concern for his safety,” he added.

Photos of both Timber Dimm and Wendi Lee Bartell Dimm can be found by searching under Minnesota at www.missingkids.com.

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Timber Dimm and/or his mother, Wendi Lee 28 Bartell Dimm is asked to call the Hastings Police Department at 651-480-2300 or 9-1-1.

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PARENTAL ABDUCTION CASE CREATES MOUNTING CONCERN

6 WEEKS MISSING AND A COLD TRAIL On June 27, 2011, the Hastings Police Department issued a release and public plea for help in locating 5-year-old Timber Dimm who is believed to have been parentally abducted by his mother, Wendi Bartell Dimm, in an effort to keep the child from having court ordered visitation with his father. On June 23, 2011, the Dakota County Attorney’s Office issued a criminal complaint formally charging Wendi Lee Bartell Dimm, age 44, of Hastings with one felony count of Depriving Another of Parental or Custodial Rights. A

nationwide, extraditable arrest warrant has been issued for Bartell Dimm.

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Pride in Service Dimm may have obtained the assistance of others to conceal her whereabouts and aid in her continued criminal conduct. If it is determined that she is being intentionally concealed or aided, we will seek criminal charges to the fullest extent of the law. In cases like this, we cannot let out of sight become out of mind,” he added.

Bartell Dimm and Timber were last known to be in the Hastings area on or about June 5, 2011.

Timber Dimm, age 5, is described as a white male, 3’0” tall, 40 lbs, brown eyes, brown hair, slight build with white and silver caps on his teeth.

Wendi Lee Bartell Dimm, age 44, is described as a white female, 5’3” tall, 145 lbs, brown eyes, and brown hair.

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For Immediate Release July 18, 2011

HPD ISSUES ALARM PERMIT REGISTRATION REMINDER NO COST PERMIT IS REQUIRED AND SIMPLE TO COMPLETE

The Hastings Police Department reminds residents, business and building owners who have alarm systems that a new City ordinance requires a no cost registration. The registration allows police to have up-to-date information on buildings in the City equipped with alarm systems, including identified key holders in the event of an emergency. Once registered, permit holders are issued an Alarm Permit sticker to be affixed to a door or window. In addition to serving as a permit identifier for responders, it can also serve as a

deterrent by letting others know the property is monitored by an alarm system.

“As of now, only a small percentage of known alarm system owners have submitted the no cost registration application,” said Hastings Police Chief Paul Schnell. “We hope this reminder will help get those with systems to respond by their sending in their applications,” he added. Pride in Service Pride in Service Beginning August 1, 2011, alarm holders who have not been issued a permit and have an alarm call will be sent a notice of noncompliance. Once that notice is sent, alarm owners will have 30 days to complete the registration application or be subject to imposition of a fee because of non-compliance with the ordinance.

The Alarm Permit Registration Application is available on the City website at http://www.ci.hastings.mn.us/Police/Documents/AlarmRegistration.pdf.

Those without internet access can have an application mailed to them by calling the Hastings Police Department at 651-480-2300. A sample of the permit sticker is attached.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2011

HPD Chief Selected to Attend Leadership Institute on Violence Against Women

Hastings Police Chief Paul Schnell has been chosen as one of 30 law enforcement executives from across the United States to participate in the 15th National Law Enforcement Institute on Violence Against Women hosted by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). Through the Institute experience, IACP intends to increase the priority of response to crimes of violence against women, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The Institute also teaches and encourages the adoption of best practices by the Hastings Police Department.

During the four day Institute, taking place in Seattle, Washington in late August, participants will explore innovative approaches for investigating these serious and challenging crimes. Additional attention will center on assessing agency performance and sharing challenges and solutions with law enforcement colleagues.

Pride in Service Pride in Service “I am honored to have been selected to attend the Institute,” said Hastings Police Chief Paul Schnell. “Domestic and family violence are major departmental priorities and this training will help us better refine our strategies and measure our effectiveness,” he added.

In an effort to help law enforcement agencies enhance their response to crimes of violence against women, the National Institute will focus on planning and methods for effective resource allocation to help crime victims and hold perpetrators accountable. The participating law enforcement executive will be engaged in the development of specific action plans throughout the Institute in order to implement new strategies for pro-active coordinated community collaboration upon returning to their departments.

All expenses for participants to attend the Institute are covered under a grant to the IACP from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women. For additional information about the Institute contact IACP Project Manager Michael Rizzo at 800-THE-IACP ext. 818.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2011

Hastings Police Department Seeks Community Input Second Annual Online Community Input Survey on Crime and Public Safety to Launch September 21st

Starting September 21, 2011, the Hastings Police Department invites those who live, work, or visit the City of Hastings to provide input on issues of community safety, crime, and livability. The survey is available online by going to the City of Hastings website at: www.ci.hastings.mn.us until October 21, 2011. Those who do not have access to the internet can call the Hastings Police Department at 651-480-2300 to have a paper survey mailed.

The survey, first launched in 2010, was developed to assist police personnel and City officials better understand the perceptions and public safety concerns of community members. The survey takes 10 to 15 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous. The survey covers a range of questions, including: demographic background, crime causation, police presence and patrols, perceptions of safety, and Pride in Service Pride in Service policing priority preferences.

After the survey closes, the department will analyze the data collected and share the results with elected officials and the public.

"The data from the survey helps the department develop prevention priorities and effective strategies to enhance our responsiveness," said Hastings Police Chief Paul Schnell.

Members of the media can review the survey by entering the following URL into your internet browser: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s7HPDCIS2011

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2011

HASTINGS POLICE TO HOLD PUBLIC AUCTION OF SEIZED AND SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

On Saturday, October 22, 2011, the City of Hastings Police Department will hold a public auction of seized and surplus vehicles. The majority of the vehicles were the result of DWI vehicle forfeitures. The remaining vehicles are City-owned and have since been taken out of service. The vehicles will be available for public inspection at 412 4th Street East in Hastings, on October 22nd beginning at 10:00 AM with the auction at

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 28, 2011

HASTINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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The City of Hastings Police Department is establishing an eligibility list of candidates for future full- time police officer positions. Candidates must be service oriented and committed to professional growth and effective problem solving. The City and its police department seek a diverse pool of police officer candidates and strongly encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

About Hastings: From its early beginnings, Hastings was shaped by its surrounding geography and water resources.

Located at the junction of the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers, with the nearby Vermillion River Falls to provide water power, Hastings started as a shipping and milling center for many years. With a deep water harbor, steamboats could unload goods and passengers easily.

In the early days of the City crossing over the rivers were several bridges: the Covered Bridge south of town, the swing railroad bridge (one of the first iron railroad bridges in Minnesota), and the Pride in Service Pride in Service absolutely unique Spiral Bridge over the Mississippi River. The surrounding farmland provided incentive for generations of immigrants, and many area farms continue today.

Hastings serves as the Dakota County Seat, and offers its citizens many amenities including several health care facilities, an extensive parks system, numerous public and private educational choices, and a vibrant and active business community. Hasting Public Schools has an enrollment of approximately 4,700 students.

With nearby highway linkages, Hastings has evolved into a suburb of the Twin Cities but retains its small, river town characteristics. Major highways include U.S. Highway 61 and Minnesota Highways 55 and 316.

The City of Hastings encompasses 11 square miles with a population of 22,172. Though the Dakota County Seat, a small portion of the City extends into Washington County.

Why a career in the Hastings Police Department? The City of Hastings is a historic but growing community with a police department that seeks to become a model for professional, effective, and responsive policing. We offer new police officers a comprehensive field training program that builds on individual strengths to enhance skills and professional development. The department values and prides itself on providing exceptional service 40 and developing officer’s capabilities and capacity to effectively respond to and solve problems that affect the safety and livability of the community.

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MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2011

Hastings Police a 24 Hour Resource for Help Stress & depression often increase during holidays

Over the past year the Hastings Police Department has responded to an increase in suicides and suicide attempts. Each month, Hastings officers respond to more than 100 crisis-related calls for service. Most of these calls result in some type of service referral. Across the United States, economic challenges beingfelt by many people and research has shown that the holiday season can be a stressful time of the year for nearly everyone.

The City of Hastings, through its police and fire departments, is committed to helping those experiencing a depression-related crisis. We recognize depression as a treatable

medical condition. “We want people to know that Hastings police officers stand ready to assist anyone struggling with a depression-related crisis, including thoughts of suicide,” said Hastings Police Chief Paul Schnell. “Our officers are a 24 hour resource who can get those struggling immediate and effective help,” he added.

Pride in Service Pride in Service The Hastings Police Department is making suicide prevention and crisis response a patrol division priority in the following ways:

•Providing patrol officers, fire fighters, and paramedics updated information about suicide warning signs and the symptoms of serious depression •Internally reviewed mental health crisis response and transportation protocols •Developed a crisis referral list, which will be posted on the police department page of the City website

Local resources include:

**Hastings Police Department – call 9-1-1 (24 hour availability) **Dakota County Mental Health Crisis – call 952-891-7171 (24 hour availability) **United Way 2-1-1 (formerly First Call for Help) –call 2-1-1 (24 hour availability) **Private counselors, therapists, physicians – See Yellow Pages **Local Churches and clergy – See yellow pages **Regina Hospital Emergency Department – located at1175 Nininger Road, Hastings (24 hour availability) 42

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2011

HPD Partners with Local Businesses in Holiday Crime Suppression Effort

As a way of proactively working to reduce calls for service, assist in the reduction of theft-related loss to individuals and businesses, and to increase a sense of safety, the Hastings Police Department will launch a Holiday Crime Suppression effort.

Hastings offers customers a range of shopping experiences and product choices with its mix of big box, boutique, and specialty shops. Each year, the holiday shopping season brings

thousands of customers to Hastings businesses. Not surprisingly, a review of calls for service over the past several years indicates that theft-related calls increase during the holiday season. In addition, there is a notable increase in other types of calls that stem from the large volume of people and cars around retail establishments.

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Pride in Service The Holiday Crime Suppression Effort will include focus on:

 Communication and sharing of theft/criminal intelligence information across retailers.  Special attention to high risk products  Financial transaction card/check fraud  Thefts from autos in parking lots  Juveniles congregating in stores (after curfew hours)  Fire lane parking violations

The strategies for the Holiday Crime Suppression include:

 Increased directed patrol in and around Hastings retail locations, including restaurants, and convenience and grocery stores.  Development and distribution of Holiday Crime Prevention educational materials  Targeted undercover investigations to identify and arrest persons engaged in theft and financial transaction card crimes.  Increased visible presence during holiday shopping season  Identification of frequently targeted products  Identification of and resourcing to problem times 44  Increased communication between and among HPD and retailers  Financial transaction card/check fraud  Juvenile curfew violations to reduce retail shoplifting

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 28, 2011

Don’t Let Holiday HO-HO-HO become No-No-No! Drinking and driving can have serious consequences

The holiday season can be one of the deadliest and most dangerous times on streets and highways due to drunk driving. Drunk driving can result in the needless and tragic

loss of life. Being arrested for a DWI also has costly legal consequences, including fines, legal and court costs, lost work time, and higher insurance rates.

Thanksgiving traditionally kicks off a season of Holiday gatherings, workplace parties, Pride in Service Pride in Service and New Years related festivities. The Hastings Police Department encourages everyone to remember that drinking alcohol and driving do not mix. Since November 21st Hastings Police Officers arrested 6 drivers for Driving While Intoxicated crimes. “Most of the people who are arrested for drunk driving believe it will never happen to them,” said Hastings Police Chief Paul Schnell. “Our officers invest significant resources on DWI enforcement, which we believe is a far better use of time than investigating tragic crashes,” he added. The Hastings Police Department will make concerted DWI enforcement efforts throughout the holidays and encourages consideration of these simple tips:

 Plan a safe ride home before festivities begin  Before drinking, designate a sober driver and leave your keys at home  If you’re impaired, use a taxi or call a sober friend or family member  If you happen to see suspected drunk driving, don’t hesitate to call 9-1-1 46  If you are a party host or know someone who is about to drive or ride with a driver who is impaired, take the driver’s keys and help them make arrangements for safe transportation.

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Hastings Police Department Advises Change in Walk-in Lobby Service City Hall Service Desk to Provide Police Walk-in Services

Effective January 1, 2012, the public lobby of the Hastings Police Department will close with all walk-in services provided at the main service desk in Hastings City Hall.

Last year, in anticipation of a difficult economic environment, City departments were asked to explore service delivery changes to reducecosts. After analysis and consideration of the proximity of the police department to City Hall, it was determined that service desk personnel at Hastings City Hall could serve the walk-in service needs

for those requiring police services.

The closure of the police department lobby coupled with significant changes to police records processing practices results in more than $70,000 in annual savings. The savings is based on a reduction in personnel costs. “While managing this change Pride in Service Pride in Service internally will bring some challenges, the move maximizes the efficient use of City resources with limited service impact to the public,” said Hastings Police Chief Paul Schnell.

Persons needing walk-in police service or obtainingcopies of reports should go directly to Hastings City Hall at 101 East 4th Street. All services previously available in the police department lobby will be available atHastings City Hall.

During 2012, the Hastings Police Department is exploring other plans to offer a range of improved online services, including web-based police reporting for certain minor incidents, a text message crime tip system, and email delivery of police report copies.