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C ol Air or <br /> • of Urca <br /> The Centennial Lakes Police Department is a "joint <br /> powers" department, meaning it delivers police services <br /> !! ,px to not one, but multiple cities. In this case, the three <br /> cities are Circle Pines, Centerville and Lexington. <br /> ,i <br /> F I am the department's Administrative Sergeant and the <br /> designated liaison to the city of Circle Pines. Circle <br /> Pines is a predominantly residential community located <br /> approximately 15 miles north of St. Paul and <br /> Minneapolis. Its approximate 2 square miles are fully <br /> developed, and only minor fluctuations occur in its <br /> 5,000 plus population. Its borders are Lexington <br /> Avenue to the west, North Road to the north, County <br /> Road J to the south and Indian Hills Drive/Rice Creek <br /> chain of lakes to the east. Lake Drive is a major <br /> Administrative Sergeant thoroughfare dividing the jurisdiction in two. <br /> Russell Blanck <br /> Circle Pines is a peaceful place to live, visit, conduct <br /> business and raise a family. In 2011 it was named the "43 Perfect Suburb in the United States" <br /> by CNBC.com. Its school district is highly regarded. It is known for high home ownership, an <br /> educated population, and its system of trails and parks. A small but successful business <br /> community integrates well with its primarily residential nature. <br /> Detailed crime data as reported to the FBI is contained elsewhere 41MD ' <br /> =r <br /> in this report. As the data reveal, one is not likely to be the victim t®.�;, � � � d . <br /> of a serious violent crime in Circle Pines. The most typical police- <br /> tiz• g s �,. a��. , <br /> related calls for service in Circle Pines are for traffic accidents, <br /> AMUmedicals, theft from vehicles and DWI's. On the whole, Circle ro t,, ;; f <br /> Pines is a very safe place to live and work. <br /> = s„Oft <br /> The department operates under the philosophy that high visibility <br /> patrol and aggressive enforcement of traffic laws deter crime. <br /> Residents and visitors will frequently see squad cars patrolling <br /> O r„n,.. <br /> their streets as well as stopping unsafe and illegal motor vehicle .N.J <br /> operators. High visibility patrol and aggressive enforcement result <br /> in fewer accidents as well as the identification of wanted <br /> individuals and those driving under the influence of impairing <br /> substances, without licenses and without insurance. The "bad <br /> guys" know Circle Pines' reputation for being a city not to drive ` <br /> through while under the influence, and the department is proud of <br /> that reputation. <br /> Crnfennifi<&C s POACe 19�Mtf"Wnf 12014 ANNUAL REPORT <br />