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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 23, 2017 Page 6 Mayor Roe welcomed Ramsey County Sheriff Scrier, who provided a brief presentation on activities of the department. Sheriff Serier reviewed recent technological updates with implementation of a new jail management system for court and medical information for jail staff in tracking an average of 400 pre-detention inmates typically housed at the jail fa- cility. Sheriff Serier also noted community outreach and connection efforts across the communities in Ramsey County, using the "Coffee with a Cop" idea of other law enforcement agencies, and implementation of a new "Hot Dog with a Deputy" proving very successful. Sheriff Serier noted that this involved meeting with fam- ilies in a central location with a pop-up kitchen trailer at city and county parks, and involving water safety, K-nine and other county officers interested in partici- pating and interacting with residents. Sheriff Serier reviewed a recent staff idea to reward good behavior among longer- term inmates and encourage their positive steps in that direction through the PRIME (Positive Response InMate Exercise)program. Sheriff Serier advised that this involved responsible behavior, participation by inmates in programming available at the jail facility (e.g. anger management classes, personal leadership, literacy classes, bridging to work, etc.) that led to privileges for inmates at the fa- cility. With the program initiated in 2016, Sheriff Serier reported it had achieved great success to-date, with a list of inmates seeking involvement; and creating a cascading effect making the facility safer for staff and inmates as well. Sheriff Serier reminded Roseville residents of the availability of secure drug drop boxes at several locations for drop and destruction of unused prescription medica- tions, particularly opiates, no questions asked. The closest drop offs are at the substation at Hamline and Highway 96, 1411 Paul Kirkwold Drive and at the main Ramsey County Center at 425 Grove Street in St. Paul. Sheriff Serier recognized the Ramsey County Sheriff's Foundation for partnering with the department in the annual Ramsey County Fright Farm last fall, with over 1,100 attendees per night at times, and funded by the Foundation and supporting student patrol and youth outreach programs, along with some staff equipment. Sheriff Serier reported that over $100,000 had been raised last fall, and thanked all who attended and the volunteers involved in making the event possible and successful. In conclusion, Sheriff Serier thanked the Roseville City Council, and Police Chief Rick Mathwig and his staff, for their partnership with the Ramsey County Sher- iff's Department. Council Questions and Comments Councilmember Laliberte thanked Sheriff Serier for this annual report. Given her work with the health care industry, frequently at health fairs, Councilmember M111111