2015.06.29 Public Safety Commission Packet

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I. INCIDENT RESPONSE INFORMATION The following information contains summaries of significant police and fire related incidents during the month. On May 2nd at about 11:09 am Officer DeDominces and Officer Nerison responded to the area of 2053 Old Hwy 8 NW on a report of a possibly emotionally disturbed male walking and swinging his arms and yelling. He was not wearing a shirt or shoes. Officers arrived and located the male later identified as Andrew Wahl, 33 years of age, from New Brighton. Mr. Wahl crossed the overpass on Hwy 96 at 35W and upon reaching the east side of the intersection he ran from Officers on foot. He was captured and taken into custody on Todd Drive in Arden Hills. He was later booked on Fleeing Police on Foot, a misdemeanor. CN 15006048. On Sunday night, May 10th, at about 6:25 pm Officer Hyland, Officer Farmer and Officer Riedel were dispatched to 1476 20th Ave NW apt 11 on a report of shots fired. Officers arrived and found that a 23 year old male had suffered one gunshot wound to his torso area. The male victim was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center where he underwent surgery. The gunshot wound/injury is non -life threatening. The male suspect, a 42 year old male from New Brighton, fled the scene and his whereabouts are unknown. The gun used by the suspect was described as a black 9 mm handgun and has not yet been recovered. The suspect may still be in possession of that handgun. Detectives executed search warrants related to this incident. The suspect and victim are known to each other. We do not believe the public is at risk. The St. Anthony Police Department assisted with this call and early investigation. No Officers were injured and Det. Lochen, Det. Sypniewski and Det. DeBoer worked this investigation throughout the night/early morning hours. CN 15006511. On May 13th the NBDPS responded to the 1400 block of 10th Street NW for a report of a person sleeping in a vehicle and un -responsive. Units arrived within 90 seconds and located a male who had no pulse and was not breathing. Officers immediately began lifesaving activities but unfortunately were unable to revive the male. Based upon initial information the death does not appear to be suspicious in nature. Consistent with any death in the County the official cause of death will be determined by the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office. CN 15006605. II. USE OF FORCE BY POLICE OFFICERS It is the policy of the New Brighton Department of Public Safety that officers exert no more force than is reasonably necessary in the discharge of their licensed duty, and that the use of deadly force is consistent with the law, training and our general orders. This section contains summary data of the use of force used by our police officers. A Police Use of Force Report is completed by officers each time force or restraint is used in the performance of their duties. This does not include the use of handcuffs during an arrest or detention situation. Each Police Use of Force Report is reviewed by patrol supervisors to ensure compliance with New Brighton's Use of Force Policy. 2