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Division / Program:Police Investigations <br />Organizational Responsibility: Chief of Police <br />Division / Program Description <br />The Criminal Investigation Unit is responsible for the review, follow-up and case presentation to the <br />County/City attorney on all criminal cases that are not resolved at the Department’s Patrol Unit Level. <br />The Investigation Unit’s activities are accounted for in the General Fund. <br />2018Goals and Objectives <br />Partner with the BCA and Ramsey County to investigate internet crimes against children. <br />Expand Neighborhood Watchsocial media communications. <br />Increase outreach to refugee, immigrant and other underrepresented residents. <br />Expand new Police Activities League (P.A.L.)program. <br />Develop partnerships with the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office and Ramsey County Court to <br />effectively address mental health related crimes and maximize intervention methods. <br />IMPACT team to focus efforts on utilizing electronic tracking technology to enhance theft recovery <br />and preventionand follow up with individuals experiencing mental health crises. <br />Financial Summary <br />20142015201620172018$ Increase% Increase <br />ActualActualActualBudgetBudget(Decrease)(Decrease) <br />Personnel Services$521,939$532,982$810,773$969,985$1,003,300$33,3153.4% <br />Supplies & Materials38,06529,61623,98840,45041,3509002.2% <br />Other Services & Charges23,10015,01012,97323,55024,3508003.4% <br />Capital Outlay------0.0% <br />Total$583,104$577,608$847,734$1,033,985$1,069,000$35,0153.4% <br />FTE's9.009.009.009.009.00 <br />2018Budget Impact Items <br />Personnel increases include a 2.25-2.75% cost-of-living increase for city staffand wage-step <br />increases for eligible employees. <br />2016/2017Achievements <br />Investigated landmark Ramsey County unintentional drug overdose case. It is the first time an <br />individual has been found guilty of aiding and abetting a drug overdose death. <br />Implemented part-time Investigative Aide position; obtained grant funding to increase hours spent <br />on auto theft prevention and crime analysis. <br />Expanded crime scene team;grant fundingpurchasedfingerprinting and safety equipment. <br />Utilizedgrant funding toexpand financial crimeseducation, prevention and outreach. <br />Expanded Police Activities League (PAL)as opportunity to reach out to area youth;grant funding <br />supported purchase of equipment for soccer, basketball and badminton youth programs. <br />Organized community safety talks and developed resources for new Americans. <br />Revamped Citizen Police Academy format and schedule. <br />Due to statewide reporting mandates, completed increased MN Adult Abuse Reporting Center <br />(MAARC) reports (291 in 2017 vs 136 in 2015). <br />43 <br /> <br />