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Division / Program:Police Investigations Organizational Responsibility: Chief of Police Division / Program Description The Criminal Investigation Unit is responsible for the review, follow-up and case presentation to the County/City attorney on all criminal cases that are not resolved at the Department’s Patrol Unit Level. The Investigation Unit’s activities are accounted for in the General Fund. 2016Goals and Objectives Partner with the BCA and Ramsey County to investigate internet crimes against children. Improve investigative information sharing within Ramsey County agencies. Expand volunteer Neighborhood Watchprogram to include a virtual block watch component. Institute virtual meetings to share information between other governmental jurisdictions. Increase outreach to refugee, immigrant and other underrepresented residents. Expand new Police Activities League(P.A.L.)program. Develop partnerships with the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office and Ramsey County Court to effectively address mental health related crimes and maximize intervention methods. IMPACT team to focus efforts on utilizing electronic tracking technology to enhance theft recovery and prevention. Financial Summary 20122013201420152016$ Increase% Increase ActualActualActualBudgetBudget(Decrease)(Decrease) Personal Services$601,543$579,039$521,939$939,000$957,500$18,5002.0% Supplies & Materials34,59039,33238,06540,95043,1002,1505.3% Other Services & Charges13,69219,48223,10022,97524,9251,9508.5% Capital Outlay66-----0.0% Total$649,891$637,853$583,104$1,002,925$1,025,525$22,6002.3% FTE's9.009.009.009.009.00 2016Budget Impact Items Personnel increases include a 2.0% cost-of-living increase for City Staffand wage-step increases for eligible employees. Other Services & Charges increase due to higher vehicle maintenancecosts. 2014/2015Achievements Expanded crime scene team consisting of five officers with advanced training in evidence collection and processing to aid investigative processes. Implemented PoliceActivities League (PAL)as opportunity to reach out to area youth. Developed new presentations and programs further increasing engagement and outreach Organized community safety talks and developed resources for new Americans. Continued Coffee with a Cop,Community Lemonade Standsand School Lunchprograms. Helped coordinate and participated in “Dialogues on Community Violence” with the HRC. Fully implemented bait car program; grant funding supported bait car crime impact details. 45