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5. Robert O'Brien leader of the Minnesota Safe and Sober Campaign presented a digital Preliminary Breath Test Analyzer to Corporal Mike Jensen. The department won the award in competition with Departments state-wide in support of the safe and sober campaign to lower traffic fatalities. This marks the second year in row that the Department has been recognized for its work in traffic safety awareness and prevention. Deaths from traffic crashes result in hundreds of deaths every day nationwide. Seatbelt usage in Minnesota is at 80%. Those who do not use seatbelts are involved in 69% of fatal crashes. 6. Public Forum There were no citizens present for the public forum. Workshop Continued from Previous Meeting 7. Commissioner Simmons lead a brief discussion of examples of the scale/scoring system he has presented over the last several meetings. It appeared that the Commission was willing to try the new approach as goals were developed in the future. 8. Commissioners' Comments Simmons - commented on the success of the defibrilators and the saving of a life recently. Korst - commented on speed issues in Circle Pines and a individual sleeping in a car on a residential street. The Chief said the county gave them the radar wagon, but the newest equipment is capable of noting the time of speeding which can aid the Department in focusing enforcement at specific times. The unit costs $15,000. Grahek - also commented on the defibrilators and the positive outcome from having such equipment in the squads. Lund - commented on a ride-along with officer Jensen and Langner Mahr - commented that she had been approached by a resident interested in becoming a reserve officer and did not know that was an opportunity in CLPD. The Chief welcomed a call from the individual to discuss the opportunities available. .-- ..:),