CLOQUET POLICE DEPARTMENT

508 CLOQUET AVENUE, CLOQUET MN 55720-1799 PHONE 218-879-1247 FAX 218-879-1190 February 28, 2014

Brian & City Councilors

CPD Officers
Detective Darrin Berg Detective Scott Holman Detective Derek Randall Sergeant Carey Ferrell Sergeant Tom Hallfrisch Sergeant Rick Benko Sergeant Jeff Palmer Corporal David Hallback Corporal Mark Laine Corporal Erik Blesener Corporal Steve Fiske Corporal Corey Schneberger Officer Scott Beckman Officer Eric Baker Officer Kerrick Johnson Officer Adam Reed

Personnel: Sgt. Ferrell returned to work in a light-duty capacity on Monday. Staff continues to work on employee evaluations, year-end reports and other related human resources functions which are customary this time of year. Detectives: On Friday, Detective Holman and K-9 partner Raja, assisted the Drug and Gang Strike Force execute a search warrant in Superior.

Community Policing:
On Tuesday, Deputy Chief Hill participated in Imagine-it- Day at Esko School. Each year, professionals from several disciplines volunteer to serve on mock interview panels to help students refine their interview skills.

Administrative Staff
Shannon Nelson Nicole Eckenberg

Patrol: On Monday, officers assisted the High School staff with a code blue exercise. Each year the school district conducts simulated emergency drills for the staff and students, to better prepare for such an event. Officers continue to be busy with snow related calls for service. This week, the driver of this truck struck the safety barrier on the North Channel Bridge. The barrier was destroyed as was truck. Fortunately, the driver was not hurt. All indications are that fatigue contributed to the crash.

Advisory: Parents: Looking for ways to control your child's cell phone use during certain times? There are options.
Most major cell phone carriers have tools to help you monitor, control or restrict cell phone use. Some examples would be: 1. Limit data usage to stay within your data plan 2. Limit incoming or outgoing calls or SMS during school hours 3. Limit use overnight 4. Set [age] restrictions on content 5. Block spam, blocked or unwanted numbers Check out these links:

http://bit.ly/ATTSmartControls Verizon: http://bit.ly/VZWControls Sprint: http://bit.ly/SprintBlock

Department Law Enforcement Study: Significant time has been dedicated to reviewing recommendations from the study. Terry and I have been reviewing and updating several department policies. We have reached out to other departments in regards to possible schedule changes. I contacted the Teamster Union to inquire about STO accruals. I have attached the calls for service for the dates specified. If you have any questions about the information provided, feel free to contact me at the police department. Respectfully Submitted, Wade Lamirande Chief of Police