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Meeting Minutes
Feb 20, 2020
Present: Sarah Watters, Patrick Heaney, Dave Elbon, Kim Churchill, Marcia Diers,
Annette Thompson, Brad McCarter, Jessica Weber, Dick Felch, Andrea Nelson,
Chief Frazer, Liam Duggan
Excused:
Unexcused:
Lori Olson
Next Meeting: Mar. 19, 4:45 p.m., City Hall
I Welcome & Introductions
Called to order at 4:45 PM. Everyone gave a short introduction.
II Review of PLPD Staffing and History
Chief Steve Frazer gave a brief history of the Prior Lake Police Department. They recently
started a history group. Chief Frazer talked about the command structure and some recent
changes included hiring a second commander
III. Law 280 and the PLPD Relationship with SMSC
The law says local police will be the authority over tribal land and currently 6 states observe
this law. Years ago, Prior Lake asked Scott County to the authority. The tribe did not like
that, and authority was returned to Prior Lake.
Chief Frazer explained they have a very good working relationship and are currently
negotiating a new agreement.
Kim asked if their security carry guns but they don’t.
Kim asked what percentage of Prior Lake crime comes from tribal land. About 17%.
Chief Frazer talked about the SMSC having zero tolerance for crime on their property.
Their security system is state of the art and is responsible for catching criminals and criminal
activity.
IV. What Does it Take to Become a Police Officer?
A two-year degree is required but most have a four-year degree.
All officers go through a selection process that is set by the MN Board of Peace Officers
Standards and Training.
During the 15-week process, officers will be tested mentally, physically and academically.
They are then put a list to get an interview.
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All officers now go through yearly psychological screening.
The suicide rate for Police officers around the nation is extremely high.
Chief talked about ways they try to keep officers healthy psychologically.
V. Tour of the Police Station
We visited the garage and saw what type of equipment is in the cars.
Liam talked about the body worn cameras and how that is a very large part of the budget.
We visited the holding cells, where suspects are held before going to Scott County
Next meeting is March 19 – Website Redesign, presentation by Steve Laner of Granicus
Committee Homework: View other websites, particularly Shakopee and Savage as they use
Granicus