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City ot' Ceraterville Goais '� Ado�ted IVlay 23, 200� Public Sa�e#y Police and Fire services were not mentioned in the originai document and most people take it for granted because of the exceptional service. The dedication of our firefighters and police officers is without question -- superb. Centerville has a fuli contingent of dedicated, trained firefighters with modern equipment #o provide prevention, protection, and medical assis#ance. By combining with l.ino Lakes and Circie Pines in the Centenniai Fire Department, ci#izens receive quality, cost efficient fire services. The Centennial Lakes Police Department combines the cities of CenterviNe, Circle Pines and Lexington intp a 16-member force. The Department is dedicated to community policing, preventior� and safety through education, citizen involvement in neighborhood watch programs, and fhorough investigation, apprehension, and prosecution of criminals. Public safety will always be the first priority for any community. Centervifle, in cooperation with our partner cities must continue #o invest in our firefighters and officers to maintain training proficiency, adopt new technologies, and quickly respond to ' emer�encies. Accomplished to Date: • The need for a reliab(e tornado siren was identified in the goals process and will be purchased and installed by sumrrser 200�. • The County has pertormed a safety study concerning the stop sign at Centerville Road and Main Street. Counci! is waiting for recommendations. • Although not identified in the goal process, an emergency snow removal policy was adopted by Council in 2001. • Council members discussed 135� Highway 14 traffic safety with Senator Krentz. On the Hor�zon: • A new radiQ system for countywide dispatching is needed now • Additional police officers as �he community continues to grow o Evaluate current police services and equipment 7