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<br /> <br /> <br />V. Presentations and Public Hearings <br /> <br />A. Use of Force Policy – Tony Paetznick, Public Safety Director <br /> <br />Director Paetznick reviewed the Public Safety Departments Use of Force Policy with the <br />Commission. He commented on the Minnesota Police Accountability Act which banned <br />chokeholds and other certain restraints, addressed use of force reporting, and addressed <br />POST Board model policies. He reviewed Minnesota State Statute 626.8452 which addresses <br />deadly force and firearms use noting police departments were required to amend their <br />comprehensive use of force policy this summer. He described the items that had to be <br />included in the amended use of force policy and noted this amended policy had to be <br />approved by December 15, 2020. He discussed the changes that were made to the Lexipol <br />Minnesota Use of Force Policy. He commented on the new policies surrounding duty to <br />intercede and report. He reviewed the Public Safety Department’s amended use of force <br />policy in further detail with the Commission and asked for comments or questions. <br /> <br />Discussion included: <br /> The Commission requested further information regarding chokeholds, the different <br />types of chokeholds, and the actions that were taken if an officer were to violate this <br />policy. <br /> The Commission asked what the life cycle was for the use of force policy and if <br />public comment would be taken. It was noted there was no public comment <br />requirement. Staff encouraged the public to bring their comments or concerns <br />regarding the amended use of force policy to Director Paetznick. <br /> The Commission recommended the amendments to the use of force policy be posted <br />on the LISTEN website. <br /> The Commission thanked Director Paetznick for the detailed report on the <br />department’s use of force policy. <br /> <br />VI. Reports and Updates <br /> <br />B. Public Safety Update – Director Paetznick <br /> <br />Director Paetznick stated there was a winter storm watch in effect for Tuesday, November <br />10th. He encouraged residents to drive cautiously on the upcoming snow and ice. He reported <br />the ice castle and snow sculpture would not be returning in the 2021 winter season. He <br />thanked all New Brighton residents who attended the Halloween parade. He hoped this event <br />would occur again in 2021. He stated his department would be holding Santa Cop again this <br />year noting his officers were working with the Mounds View School District to identify <br />families in need. <br /> <br />Director Paetznick proudly reported there were no incidents that occurred on Election Day in <br />the City of New Brighton. He thanked Terri Spangrud and Sandra Daniloff for all of their <br />efforts to make the recent election a tremendous success. <br /> <br />Director Paetznick discussed how the City has been impacted by COVID-19 and explained a <br />surge in cases was occurring. He explained the schools were shifting to full time distance