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Public Safety is also able to keep squad cars for 5 years or so; and the new squads are SUV's <br />which are better for all the equipment they carry and they are very versatile. <br />Another important piece of the public safety model of service is the strong support we receive <br />from our volunteer groups. They are a great support for our agency. <br />Updates <br />A. Citizen Corps Council <br />No Report. <br />Department Reports <br />A. Human Rights <br />No Report <br />B. Allina Health <br />Mr. Dave Matteson, Allina Health, introduced himself for the new commission members. He is <br />a manager for Allina Health covering the north metro. He has 4 supervisors and about 130 <br />paramedics and EMT's. Their main office is in Mounds View. <br />Mr. Matteson reported their 911 crews have been very busy this year; averaging 92 calls/day. <br />Because of this, Allina Health is going to add 24 hrs coverage per day by November/December. <br />In order to accomplish this, Allina Health will need to hire 16 more paramedics. They will also <br />need to purchase more ambulances and equipment. <br />Mr. Matteson reported back on a previous question comparing response times to previous years. <br />In 2015 year-to-date, response time averages 7:05. In 2014, response time averaged 7:01. Mr. <br />Matteson also reported the constructions work has not hindered their response times. <br />Mr. Matteson spoke about the Community Paramedic program and stated Allina Health will be <br />adding more hours to this program. The goal is to reduce readmission rates for specific <br />diagnosis discharges. Early data shows a 90% reduction in readmission rates due to these home <br />visits. <br />C. Volunteers in Public Safety (VIPS) <br />Commissioner Allen reported 27 pints of blood were collected at the June 23rd blood drive. <br />The VIPS continue to be busy selling bike helmets at events, doing fingerprinting every <br />Thursday morning, and planning for Stockyard Days. <br />D. Public Safety/Homeland Security Update <br />Deputy Director Paetznick reported it has been busy up at Long Lake Regional Park. We work <br />well with Ramsey County Parks in communicating events and issues. <br />