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Annual Events: <br />Night to Unite <br />Is a statewide event, held each year on the first Tuesday in August. Elk River <br />neighborhoods are invited to join cities throughout Minnesota in hosting block <br />parties in an effort to get to know their neighbors and discuss ways to keep crime <br />out of their neighborhoods. We've had a steady increase in the numbers of <br />registered parties each year, with 40 block parties registered in 2016. A member <br />of the police department stops in at each party on the night of the event to <br />review crime reports for their neighborhoods. Participants are also encouraged <br />to collect donations for "CAER" and the police department assists in delivering <br />these items on the following morning. <br />Seniors and Law Enforcement Together Committee (S.A.L.T.) <br />A county wide program involving law enforcement from each jurisdiction hosting <br />a Senior Day Out event held in May. The event includes a variety of presentations <br />with approximately 60-70 seniors attending. There are informational booths with <br />materials relevant to senior safety. The Sheriff and local Police Chiefs also attend <br />providing updates and answering questions. <br />Pet Vaccination Clinic <br />Held the first Saturday in May each year and is open to the public. A local <br />veterinary hospital offers reduced cost vaccinations for dogs and cats. P.D. staff <br />sells pet licenses and answers questions regarding city ordinances involving <br />domestic animals. 95 pet licenses sold in 2015 and 66 pet licenses in 2016. <br />Citizen's Academy <br />Eight week program that meets once a week, where members of the public are <br />exposed to a variety of law enforcement topics through lectures, demonstrations <br />and hands-on training. The program is designed to strengthen the partnership <br />between public safety professionals and the community. <br />