2016.09.26 Public Safety Commission Packet

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Public Safety Commission June 27, 2016 Attending: Commissioner Allen, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Boyd, Commissioner Conway, Commissioner Donohue, Commissioner Eichers, Commissioner Hollimon, Commissioner Howard, Commissioner Lamp, Commissioner Schumann, Council Member Strub, Deputy Director Paetznick, Renee Rosenberg (Allina Health), and Melanie McMahon (Ramsey County Attorney’s Office) Absent: N/A Call to Order/Roll Call Commissioner Allen called the June 27, 2016 meeting to order at 6:30 pm and roll call was taken. April Meeting Minutes The April meeting minutes were reviewed. Commissioner Eichers made a motion to approve the April meeting minutes; Commissioner Boyd seconded. Commissioner Lamp abstained as she had been unable to read them. Motion carried. Public Hearing/Presentation A. Auto Theft in Ramsey County – Melanie McMahon, Ramsey County Attorney’s Office Ms. Melanie McMahon, Community Services Attorney, Ramsey County Attorney’s Office, attended the June Public Safety Commission meeting to present information on auto theft in Ramsey County. Ms. McMahon presented crime statistics, both national and state, for motor vehicle theft. Like many property crimes, auto theft is often a crime of opportunity. Locally, there have been 25 auto thefts during the last year; with the historical high occurring in 2005 when there were 66 auto thefts. Ms. McMahon reviewed what role Ramsey County Attorney’s Office has; they have a dedicated prosecutorial team specializing in auto theft, auto thieves are prosecuted in criminal court, they work to identify hot spots and common methods used by auto thieves. Ms. McMahon reviewed some prevention tips: o Never leave your car running or unattended with the keys inside. o Bring valuables and packages inside with you. o Park in well-lit and accessible areas. o Report suspicious behavior by calling 911. o If your car is stolen, call 911. o If you find your stolen vehicle, call 911.