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Home My WebLink About9. Acceptance of In-Squad Video Camera from the Department of Public Safety-Res. No. 6171 CITY OF SHAKOPEE ~ir! Police Department Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor, City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator From: Officer Angela Trutnau Subject: Accept In-Squad Video Camera From Department of Public Safety Date: January 6, 2005 INTRODUCTION The Shakopee Police Department is offering Resolution #6171, to accept an in-squad video camera from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety. BACKGROUND Over the past three years the Shakopee Police Department has participated in the Safe and Sober grant program, coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. The program is aimed at increasing traffic safety through enforcement and education. The grant program requires agencies to "sit out" after participating for three consecutive years. As a means to encouraging continual traffic safety enforcement and education, the Department of Public Safety is awarding the Shakopee Police Department an in-squad video camera. The camera is valued at $3,000 will be presented by Susie Palmer, Coordinator ofthe Office of Traffic Safety, and Bob O'Brien, Safe and Sober Liaison. ALTERNATIVES 1. Offer Resolution #6171. 2. Do not offer Resolution #6171. 3. Table and direct staff. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends alternative #1. ACTION REQUESTED The Mayor is asked to introduce Chief Dan Hughes who will introduce Ms. Palmer and Mr. O'Brien. Following the presentation, if the City Council concurs, it should, by motion adopt Resolution #6171, a resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, accepting a donation of an in-squad video camera from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. RESOLUTION NO. 6171 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, ACCEPTING A $3,000 IN-SQUAD VIDEO CAMERA FROM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, TO BE USED FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY, ENFORCEMENT AND EDUCATION. WHEREAS, on November 6, 2002, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5794, which established procedure relating to the receipt of gifts and donations by the City; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 5794 specifies that donations valued over $1,000 shall be accepted by resolution ofthe City Council, and shall require a two-thirds majority of the City Council for acceptance; and WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has awarded the Shakopee Police Department an in-squad video camera for traffic safety, education and enforcement; and WHEREAS, such a donation will assist with the education of the public on traffic safety and provide the police department with a tool for officer safety, and public safety. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the donation of an in-squad video camera from the Department of Public Safety is gratefully accepted; and FURTHER, that City staffis directed to send a letter to the donor, acknowledging receipt of the gift and expressing the appreciation of the City Council. Adopted in adjourned regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Mhmesota, held this 18th day of January 2005. Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: City Clerk CITY OF SHAKOPEE ~; .. Police Department Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor, City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator From: Officer Angela Trutnau Subject: Accept In-Squad Video Camera From Department of Public Safety Date: January 6, 2005 INTRODUCTION The Shakopee Police Department is offering Resolution #6171, to accept an in-squad video camera from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety. BACKGROUND Over the past three years the Shakopee Police Department has participated in the Safe and Sober grant program, coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. The program is aimed at increasing traffic safety through enforcement and education. The grant program requires agencies to "sit out" after participating for three consecutive years. As a means to encouraging continual traffic safety enforcement and education, the Department of Public Safety is awarding the Shakopee Police Department an in-squad video camera. The camera is valued at $3,000 will be presented by Susie Palmer, Coordinator of the Office of Traffic Safety, and Bob O'Brien, Safe and Sober Liaison. ALTERNATIVES 1. Offer Resolution #6171. 2. Do not offer Resolution #6171. 3. Table and direct staff. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends alternative #1. ACTION REQUESTED The Mayor is asked to introduce Chief Dan Hughes who will introduce Ms. Palmer and Mr. O'Brien. Following the presentation, if the City Council concurs, it should, by motion adopt Resolution #6171, a resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, accepting a donation of an in-squad video camera from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. RESOLUTION NO. 6171 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, ACCEPTING A $3,000 IN-SQUAD VIDEO CAMERA FROM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, TO BE USED FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY, ENFORCEMENT AND EDUCATION. WHEREAS, on November 6, 2002, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5794, which established procedure relating to the receipt of gifts and donations by the City; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 5794 specifies that donations valued over $1,000 shall be accepted by resolution of the City Council, and shall require a two-thirds majority of the City Council for acceptance; and WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has awarded the Shakopee Police Department an in-squad video camera for traffic safety, education and enforcement; and WHEREAS, such a donation will assist with the education of the public on traffic safety and provide the police department with a tool for officer safety, and public safety. . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the donation of an in-squad video camera from the Department of Public Safety is gratefully accepted; and FURTHER, that City staff is directed to send a letter to the donor, acknowledging receipt of the gift and expressing the appreciation of the City Council. Adopted in adjourned regular session of the City Council of the City of Shako pee, Minnesota, held this 18th day of January 2005. Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: City Clerk CITY OF SHAKOPEE ~: . Police Department Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor, City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator From: Officer Angela Trutnau Subject: Accept In-Squad Video Camera From Department of Public Safety Date: January 6, 2005 INTRODUCTION The Shakopee Police Department is offering.Resolution #6171, to accept an in-squad video camera from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety. BACKGROUND Over the past three years the Shakopee Police Department has participated in the Safe and Sober grant program, coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. The program is aimed at increasing traffic safety through enforcement and education. The grant program requires agencies to "sit out" after participating for three consecutive years. As a means to encouraging continual traffic safety enforcement and education, the Department of Public Safety is awarding the Shakopee Police Department an in-squad video camera. The camera is valued at $3,000 will be presented by Susie Palmer, Coordinator of the Office of Traffic Safety, and Bob O'Brien, Safe and Sober Liaison. ALTERNATIVES 1. Offer Resolution #6171. 2. Do not offer Resolution #6171. 3. Table and direct staff. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends alternative # 1. ACTION REQUESTED The Mayor is asked to introduce Chief Dan Hughes who will introduce Ms. Palmer and Mr. O'Brien. Following the presentation, if the City Council concurs, it should, by motion adopt Resolution #6171, a resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, accepting a donation of an in-squad video camera from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. RESOLUTION NO. 6171 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF.SHAKOPEE; MINNESOTA, ACCEPTING A $3,000 IN-SQUAD VIDEO CAMERA FROM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, TO BE USED FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY, ENFORCEMENT AND EDUCATION. WHEREAS, on November 6, 2002, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5794, which established procedure relating to the receipt of gifts and donations by the City; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 5794 specifies that donations valued over $1,000 shall be accepted by resolution ofthe City Council, and shall require a two-thirds majority ofth~ City Council for acceptance; and WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has awarded the Shakopee Police Department an in-squad video camera for traffic safety, education and enforcement; and WHEREAS, such a donation will assist with the education of the public on traffic safety and provide the police department with a tool for officer safety, and public safety. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the donation of an in-squad video camel;a from the Department of Public Safety is gratefully accepted; and FURTHER, that City staffis directed to send a letter to the donor, acknowledging receipt of the gift and expressing the appreciation of the City Council. Adopted in adjourned regular session of the City Council of the City of Shako pee, Mhmesota, held this 18th day of January 2005. Mayor of the City of Shakopee . ATTEST: City Clerk q 01-1 t lit b~ \: Bob O'Brien Phone: 763-427-0261 Safe 8, Sober Liaison Fax: 763-323-8183 13880 Kingsview lane E-mail: jbob2@uswest.net Dayton, MN 55327-9516 Crash Report for the City of Shako~ The cost is based on the National Safety Council figures for the cost of deaths and injuries in crashes and accidents in 2002 and are the most recent figures we have. These are the figures that are used in national statistics and by most insurance groups. We have the exact number of deaths and injuries by severity in the state however; the numbers of severe, moderate and minor injuries are not broken down by county or city in the "Crash Facts Report". I used an average of the actual numbers ofthose injuries in Minnesota, so while it may not be exact it is very close to the actual cost of crashes in Shakopee. Shakopee,2002: In 2002 there was 2 Fatalities 163 Injuries in 114 crashes and 311 Property Damage Crashes. There were 17 fewer iniury crashes and 22 fewer property damage crashes in 2002 than in 1993 in spite of the increased miles driven. This is an indication that drivers are using their seat belts more and driving better because of the education and enforcement provided by the Shakopee Police Department. 2 Fatality @ $2,080,000.00 = $ 2,080,000.00 8 Severe Injuries @ $ 49,500.00 = $ 396,000.00 40 Moderate Injuries @ $ 16,500.00 = $ 660,000.00 66 Minor Injuries @ $ 9,400.00 = $ 620,400.00 311 Property Damage @ $ 6,500.00 = $ 2.021.500.00 Total = $ 5,777,900.00 In the past ten years in Minnesota there has been an increase of: 502,103 Licensed Drivers, and the number of licensed vehicles has increased by 1,103,261. Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety