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<br />~ <br /> <br />CIRCLE PINES-LEXINGTON POLICE RESERVES <br /> <br />Sergeant Makela came aboard as CO-Advisor to the Reserve unit in 1996. Bob brought not only a desire <br />to help the unit in any way he could, but with this desire, he brought new ways to motivate people. Bob <br />set goals that will aid the Circle Pines/Lexington Police Reserve unit; evolving into a hard working-highly <br />motivated organization. With Sergeant Makela's assistance, our reserve unit will remain a highly <br />respected; valued entity of the Circle Pines-Lexington Police Department. <br /> <br />During the year 1996, the police reserve unit has grown to eight 8 officers. These voluntary reserve <br />officers have donated thousands of hours to the three cities in many ways. These duties include but not <br />limited to: <br /> <br />A TV patrol of parks and walkways <br />Security at city parks during ball games/special activities <br />Ride along with patrol officers <br />Assist with prisoner transport assignments <br />Patrol in the S-lO/house and business checks <br />Many other details too numerous to mention <br /> <br />In 1996, the Circle Pines-Lexington Police Department looked into the possibility of starting a county <br />wide Police Reserve training academy. This academy will be a joint operation which will include <br />representation from the Anoka County Sheriffs Department and all police agencies in our county. This <br />eight (8) week academy will consist of training in areas of: use of force, medical, confidentiality and <br />procedures. Training will be conducted by officers within this county. <br /> <br />In December of 1996, Ron L' Allier was named Reserve Officer of the Year. This award was given for his <br />hard work and long hours all of which has been donated. Ron has been with the Reserve Unit since the <br />start and is a credit to the Reserve uniform he wears. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted <br />T. Gleason, Reserve Officer Co-Advisor <br /> <br />t <br />