The Point After “Work Hard - Be Safe - Have Fun” Volume 3, Issue 39 November 14, 2014 Administration Snow Emergency Season is Here Andy Bohlen, Chief Neal Pederson, Captain Jason Severson, Captain Pat Huset, Secretary Now that the snow is flying, here’s a reminder of the snow emergency parking ordinance. Patrol No parking allowed between 1:00 am and 8:00 am on any City of Faribault street after a Snow Emergency has been declared and until the street has been plowed from curb to curb, whichever occurs later. Snow Emergencies are typically declared after a plowable snow fall. Snow removal operations often require more than one pass on a street. Please allow Matt Knutson, Sergeant Mark Krenik, Sergeant Matt Long, Sergeant Eric Sammon, Sergeant Jeff Larson Tony Kuchinka Todd Hanson Lisa Petricka Justin Hunt Maggie Hunt Ben Johns Mike Thul & K-9 Chase DJ Skluzacek Tom Mueller Josh Sjodin Dustin Delmonico Chris Tonjum Adam Marvin John Gramling Matt Shuda Mallory House John Pesta Investigations Dave Dillon, Sergeant Brandon Gliem, Sergeant Cadie Spicer Scott Duncan Kara Christensen Matt Kolling Brittany Owen Records Janice Bestul Jackie Remme Gina Palan Carole Friesz Community Services Doug Delesha Paula Wadekamper Marsden Powell two full days after a snow emergency has been declared for full removal of snow from your street. Snow Emergencies will be broadcast on KDHL radio, posted on the City website at www.ci.faribault.mn.us, and for those in the downtown area, the blue lights on the ends of Central Avenue (Division Street and 4th Street) will be turned on. The City of Faribault also maintains a snow emergency hotline at (507) 333-0368. Bits and Pieces Detective Scott Duncan and Officer Tom Mueller attended an Interview and Interrogation course presented by the St. Paul Police Department. Congratulations to Sergeant Brandon Gliem and his wife, Toni, on the birth of their son! Students Visit On Wednesday, November 12th, 27 Kindergarten through second grade students from Roosevelt Elementary came to the police department to learn about our job. Meeting with Captain Neal Pederson, they toured the police department, checked out the squad cars and learned about all of the equipment we use. They were a very inquisitive group filled with great questions! In the past seven weeks, our Take It To the Box program has collected 300 pounds of unused and unwanted medication. Along with Northfield PD, the medications were transported for incineration this week. The public can sign up to receive a snow emergency notification with Everbridge (sign up on the Police Department webpage). Snow Emergency notices are also posted on the Faribault Daily News website, Faribault Police Department’s Facebook page and Twitter feed. A snow emergency message will also be posted on the electronic billboard located at the intersection of Hwy 21 and Hwy 60. Page 2 The Point After Winter Travel Along with parking restrictions, we want to give you these tips from the MN Crime Prevention Association: “What you know today can affect what you do t omor r ow. what you But know today cannot affect what you did yesterday.” Condoleezza Rice Born November 14, 1954 Questions? Comments? Survival Kits for Your Vehicle A recipe for safety when traveling by vehicle - take a threepound coffee can and fill it with candle stubs and matches (which can be used to melt snow for additional drinking water). Add: - One metal cup - Red bandana and a plastic whistle (to alert rescuers to your location) - Pencil, paper, and cell phone charger - First aid kit including any essential medications - Plastic flashlight with spare batteries - Two large plastic garbage bags and safety pins (the bags are for insulation for your feet and the safety pins are to keep the bags together) - Bottled water and snack food for energy such as candy bars or energy bars Some other items that you should carry include: an extra set of dry clothing, a snowmobile suit, gloves or mittens, winter boots, blankets and/or This week, our firearms instructors Sergeant Dave Dillon and Detective Matt Kolling wrapped up the department’s outdoor firearms training. All officers must complete the annual training and demonstrate proficiency with their department-issued handguns, shotguns and patrol rifles. The instructors also work with officers to update their tactics and officer-safety practices through scenario drills. Please contact the Faribault Police Department at 507-334-4305 or 25 NW 4th Street, Faribault, MN 55021 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.ci.faribault.mn.us Facebook: FaribaultPoliceDepartment Twitter: @FaribaultPolice Theft Leads to Warrant, Drug Arrest On Monday, November 10th, Officer Ben Johns was dispatched to a theft in progress from a local business. Store personnel provided a description of the suspects and their vehicle. Ofc. Johns saw the vehicle in the area and stopped it. RCSO Deputies Steve Bauer, Nicole Neudecker and CSO Doug Delesha also arrived to assist. The passenger turned over some of the stolen merchandise to Ofc. Johns, but refused to identify himself. After providing a name, Ofc. Johns determined that the name was not real. After further investigation, the officers determined that the suspect was Joshua Drabek, 24. Officers also learned that he was the subject of three arrest warrants. Drabek was arrested and jailed. While he was being searched at the jail, officers found several prescription pills stashed in his shoe. Drabek was charged with Theft, Giving a Peace Officer a False Name, 5th Degree Controlled Substance and unlawful Possession of Legend Drugs. His bail was set at $4,000 without conditions. sleeping bag, jumper cables, a basic toolbox, a shovel, a bag of sand or other grit for traction, tow cables or chain, road flares and reflectors. A completely charged cell phone is also a bonus if you run into car troubles. Whenever traveling in the winter, call ahead to your destination and convey when you intend to leave, what travel route you will take and your expected time of arrival. If you are stranded, never leave your vehicle. Your chances of survival greatly increase if you stay with your vehicle.
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