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City Council Minutes March 26, 1990 Page 7 e report which will include recommendations on parking fine increases and also the report should include a resolution which will call for the increase in parking fines for various offenses. Three of the total calls for services areas that were highlighted by the Chief and discussed by the City Council included the parking arrests which saw over a 100 percent increase in 1989 to the level of approximately 700 tickets being issued; a 50 percent increase in the number of speeding tickets issued to adults to the level of almost 1000 in 1989; and the continued high rate of assistance for car lockouts which in 1989 was at 1339, which is an average of over three per day. Chief Zerwas indicated that of all the increases in acti vi ty in the Police Department, the increases in reported Part I crimes is the most significant and serious issue facing the City. In 1986, 1987, and 1988 Part I crimes were around the 400 level; and in 1989, this increased to over 500. Regarding Part I I crimes, a minor increase was seen and approximately 887 were reported in 1989. A trend in Part II crimes which show a minor percentage increase is not expected to continue in the future. e Sergeant Brad Rolfe, who is in charge of the patrol division, presented a general overview of the patrol to the City Council. Brad indicated that the manpower for the patrol division is approximately 7 1/2 as he spends about 1/2 of his time on administrative duties. Like the Chief of Police, Brad stressed the need for additional manpower to take pro-active police measures rather than simply responding to calls. Sergeant Rolfe highlighted the training of the patrol officers to the Ci ty Council. Brad noted that he is exceptionally proud of the high level of training which his officer have and stated that this is the foundation, along with experience, to a quality police force. Sergeant Rolfe then briefly highlighted the personnel and work schedules of the officers. Sergeant Rolfe discussed with the City Council the equipment needs of the Department and highlighted the importance of high quality police vehicles. e A major accomplishment in 1989 that was highlighted by Sergeant Rolfe was the development of an emergency response unit. It is expected that this unit will be ready for activation in the summer of 1990. This uni t is being trained to respond to any type of potentially dangerous incidence wi thin the City. Other accomplishments in 1989 included stabilization of the force and establishment of a fitness program. Goals for 1990 in the patrol division as stated by Sergeant Rolfe include reduction in thefts of motor vehicles, continued development of the emergency response unit, implementation of a business addressing ordinance, manpower increase, development of the canine unit, progress in locating a permanent police facility, and as always, continued professionalization of the police force.