Police Advisory Commission Minutes 03-03-1993
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1, 1\ meeting of the
March ], 1993 at
Z. Member Present:
Warren Smith
Jim Fleming
Dave Gerads
Rick Wolfstellar, City Administrator
Brad Fyi... councilmember
Ex-Officio Representatives:
Don Hozempa, Sheriff WCSO
T. Dahmer, Deputy WCSO
3. Minutes of the rneetinq held June 24,
approved
4. Deputy Terry Dahmer made a presentation to the commission
on the D.lI.R.E. Program sponsored by the WCSO. D.lI.R.E.
(DruQs, Awareness, Resistance. Education) originated in Los
Angelas in 1983. A recent independent study claims that
L.A. has seen a approximate 53% reduction in Drug Abuse. In
Monticello the 6th graders go throuqh the D.lI.R.E. program for
the first half of the school year (Sept.-Jan.). Last year
270 kids participated. When asked what tne Police Commission
could do to help, the WCSO asked the Commission to write a letter
to the County Commissioners thanking WCSO & Deputy Dahmer and
recommending continuation of the program. Rick Wolfstellar
volunteered to draft the letter and send it after reviewing it
with Warren Smith. Other programs provided by the WCSO : a 2hr
Drunk Driving Awareness program. Drug Talks to Sr. High students.
Halloween Safety, One on One sessions with students. Deputy Dahmer
also makes himself available at pat'ent ~ teacher conferences.
Civic Organizations and Schools pay for services provided.
Deputy Dahmer was told to contact the Monticello Police Commission
if help is needed with any proqram provided to the community.
24 Hr. Coveraqe was discussed. WCSO reported that 4119 calls
for service were documented in 1991. In 1992 that number rose
to 4588. A outside orqanization reviewed the wcso and recommended
that they have 1.3 officers per 1000 population, This number
means that the WCSO should have approximately 19 more officers
than presently. This is a unfeasable number due to budget
constraints according to Sheriff Hozernpa. Wright County is
qrowing approximately 1000 per year.
6. Business security prOQramis- needed - a meeting with the Chamber
of Commerce and Berlyn Berkholtz. shOUld be set up. Businesses
need to try to prevent some problems themselves - locks
uP<;!racled etc.
7. Jim Fleminq reappointed for 3 more years
Jim Schmidt - appointment expires 1993
Warren Smith & Dave Gerads - appointments expire in 1994
8. The idea of an Award or Certificate of AppreCiation was
brought UP. This certificate could be given to citizens
Monticello Police Advisory Committee
Meetinq Minutes
March 3. 1993
Police Advisory Committee
7:00pm
was held on Wednesday.
1992 were unanimously
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Or organizations that contribute somehow to the safety of
Monticello and its citizens.
9. The next meeting is Wednesday June 16th 1993 at 7:00 pm
10. Meeting adjourned 8:23pm