HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Packet 12-18-1996 SpecialAGENDA
City Council Subcommittee on
Community Policing
Wednesday, December 18, 1996
5:30 p.m.
I. New Community Notification of Sex Offenders Legislation
effective January 1, 1997
II. January meeting date
III. Future Committee
more citizen involvement - overall committee make -up
Plymouth Subcommittee on
Community Policing
Minutes of Meeting
November 20, 1996
5:30 p.m.
Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Christian Preus and Tim Wold, City
Manager Dwight Johnson, Citizen Kim Koehnen, Chief Craig Gerdes, Sgt. Mike
Goldstein, and Public Safety Tech Svcs Supervisor Barb Cox. Also attending as a
guest was Mayor Joy Tierney. Mary Ann Biermeier was unable to attend.
The members of the fire department scheduled to attend this meeting responded to a
townhouse fire at approximately 4:30 p.m. and were then unable to present.
Also, due to inclement weather and other problems, some committee members arrived
after the meeting had started.
The Chief stated due to the weather and active fire, a number of members were not
present, so he began by discussing the new law requiring community notification of sex
offenders. He stated he would like to discuss this issue with the committee further at its
December 18' meeting as the law goes into effect January 1, 1997. The Chief gave an
overview of the law and its requirements. City Manager Johnson asked if this State
Law would then give immunity to any contended violation of the Federal Civil Rights
Law. The Chief stated this was probably a question for the Attorneys to answer.
Kim Koehnen stated that taking into account the fact that this group did spend a lot of
time going over the various programs, she would like to see the committee be proactive
in its approach. She stated she would like to see more citizens get involved. Further
she stated she had a couple of questions. One, as the committee is now dealing with
fire department issues, should the name of the committee be changed to reflect Public
Safety instead of policing. Also, she would again like the group to consider whether we
need more citizen members, even though we would have to find some way to get them
up to speed on the programs previously reviewed. There was a discussion on the
citizen academy proposal. The Chief stated one of these academies could be the way
to get additional citizens informed on the programs.
The Mayor stated she has been reading the minutes from this committee and asked
how this committee compares to the Crime and Fire Prevention Fund. The Chief stated
the basic difference is that the Crime and Fire Prevention Fund deals primarily with
funds and fundraising. He stated they have raised funds to enable the purchase of
specific equipment for the department such as the police K -9 program and the fire
water rescue boat. He stated they also keep an amount of funds available in case the
City needs to offer a reward in connection with a major crime or event as this money
would not otherwise be available. He stated this committee primarily deals with ideas
and how to best work on issues. An example of this is the current issue with fire
department response and staffing. The committee first develops an understanding of
the issue and recommends a plan of action.
At this time the entire committee was present, the fire department presentation was
discussed. Chief Gerdes stated he could present the information in Chief Kline's
absence as they had discussed it previous to this meeting. Chief Gerdes distributed
some handouts the fire personnel had prepared outlining the five options that had
previously been discussed. He stated at this time, the fire department is recommending
we proceed with options 1 (using City personnel), 2 (duty crew), and 5 (technological
enhancements). He stated they recommend these options go forward for further
review.
Councilmember Wold stated he would like to comment on the pre - emption system. He
requested some clarification on how the system works and how many would be needed
to equip Public Safety. The Chief stated we would need probably 30 vehicle units to
equip both police and fire vehicles. Wold asked then if we spent $5,000 today, we
could equip 10 vehicles to control the signals already equipped along Highway 55. The
Chief stated that was true. Wold asked what the life expectancy of the units was. The
Chief stated on the units used in the vehicles, there would be an easy 10 year life on
units used by police and probably 20 on fire. Wold asked if there would be a problem
when the vehicles were replaced. The Chief stated these units would easily transfer to
the new squad. There was discussion on who would benefit from the system. The
Chief stated all emergency vehicles including police, fire, ambulance, and State Patrol
would benefit from the system. Wold asked that we continue to point out that
ambulance and State Patrol benefit in discussions of intersections to equip. Wold
questioned whether a private citizen could get ahold of one of these units and use it to
control intersections. The Chief stated there is an encoding of the units so this would
not be possible. He stated further the encoding would allow for use to extend to Public
Works for plows and the system would prioritize if receiving signals from both a plow
and an emergency vehicle.
The duty crew option was then discussed by the group. The Chief stated if this project
were implemented we would begin by using a member of the current department as a
leader for the group for at least a six month period and assess the need for a full -time
staff member. He stated the program as laid out by Chief Kline would use 16 current
firefighters to assign 4 at a time to work specific days and hours at a station. City
Manager Johnson stated he liked this option as it has the most impact on response
time. Wold commented that the response on other than fire calls such as extractions at
accident scenes was compelling to him. He also stated this appears to be a good
compromise between a full -time fire department and status quo. He stated he could
also see how this option could be more attractive when recruiting new volunteers.
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Johnson stated that option 3, recruiting additional volunteers is not a viable option as
we currently have 70 positions approved and only have 60 firefighters. Wold stated he
likes the idea of going to a duty crew and continuing to move forward. He stated this
seems like a prudent first step. Gerdes stated we will continue to research into PERA
retirement fund), overtime and other union issues involved in the use of present city
employees.
Gerdes stated that Chief Kline had met with City Manager Johnson and himself to
discuss the available options. He stated they all agreed to recommend moving forward
on the three issues proposed by the fire department. He stated they will continue
forward with these issues and develop additional research for implementation. Gerdes
asked when this issue should be brought before the Council for authorization. Johnson
stated we should keep proceeding along with research and development and write an
information update to be included in a weekly Council Information Memo as soon as
possible. Gerdes stated we would try for this week, but could have it by next week at
the latest.
There was discussion as to whether the committee needed to make a motion or some
direction for work to proceed. Councilmember Wold moved the subcommittee
recommend options 1, 2, and 5 move forward for further study and directed Chief
Gerdes to give a status report to the City Council as soon as possible. Motion
seconded by Kim Koehnen. All in favor, motion passed unanimously.
Chief Gerdes noted that we will need to finalize our recommendation on the 25 mph
limit to the legislature. Councilmember Wold stated he would be happy to take time off
to speak individually with legislators about this issue.
Last Mayor Tierney stated she would like the issue of citizen involvement with this
committee discussed when the Council discusses the various board and commission
appointments. She stated we also have the option of making this group a commission.
Also, we need to evaluate the Council interest in the committee and how many and
which Councilmembers will serve. Koehnen again stated she would have more comfort
with more than two citizens involved Gerdes stated he would also like some type of
blend with the police department's internal community policing committee considered.
In closing, Kim Koehnen asked that Chief Gerdes convey to the fire department that
they did a good job of researching and putting together the information for the
committee and making recommendations. Chief Gerdes stated he would.
Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
3
While most kids pass
through childhood without
ever experiencing physi-
cal harm, some are fright-
ened or hurt by crime. As
a parent, one of your re-
sponsibilities is to teach
your children how to pro-
tect themselves and
respond to threatening sit-
uations. And, you should
always take the time to
listen carefully to your
children's fears and feel-
ings about people or places
that scare them or make
them feel uncomfortable.
What Can You Do?
FIRST, COVER THE
BASICS
Rehearse with children
their full name, address,
and phone number (includ-
ing area code) and how to
make emergency phone
calls from home and pub-
lic phones.
Walk the neighborhood
with your children. Show
them safe places they can
go to in an emergency,
like a neighbor's house, a
block parent or McGruff
House, or an open
store.
Tell children never to
accept gifts or rides from
someone they don't know
well.
Check your neigh-
borhood for areas that
threaten children's
safety, like brush in
wooded areas, overgrown
shrubbery, abandoned
buildings, bad lighting, va-
cant lots littered with de-
bris, no sidewalks or bike
paths next to busy streets.
Teach children to go to
a store clerk or security
guard and ask for help if
you become separated in
a store or shopping mall.
Tell them never to go into
the parking lot alone.
Accompany your chil-
dren to public restrooms.
Teach children that no
one, not even someone
they know, has the right
to touch them in a way
that makes them feel un-
comfortable. Tell them
they have the right to say
no" to an adult in this
situation.
AT SCHOOL AND PLAY
Make sure your chil-
dren are taking the safest
route to school and friends'
houses, one that avoids
danger spots like alleys,
new construction, and
wooded areas. Test walk
it together.
Encourage your children
to walk and play with
friends, not alone, and to
stay in well - lighted, open
areas where others can see
them.
Don't hang a house key
around your child's neck.
It's a telltale sign that you
won't be at home when
they return from school.
Put it inside a pocket or
sock.
Teach your children to
walk confidently and stay
alert to what's going on
around them.
Encourage your children
to look out for other kids'
safety and report anything
they see that doesn't seem
right.
Tell your children to
stay away from strangers
who hang around play-
grounds, public restrooms,
and empty buildings.
Teach your children to
write down and report to
you the license numbers
of people who offer rides,
loiter around playgrounds
or appear to follow them.
AT HOME ALONE
Make sure your kids
can reach you by tele-
phone at work. Post your
work number, along with
numbers for a neighbor,
the police and fire depart-
ments, and the poison con-
trol center near all your
home phones.
Have your children
check in with you at work
or with a neighbor when
they get home. Agree on
rules for having friends
over and going to some-
one else's house when no
adult is present.
Work out an escape plan
in case of fire.
Tell your children never
to open the door to a
stranger when they are
alone in the house or apart-
ment. Caution them about
answering the phone and
accidentally letting a
stranger know they are
alone. Kids can always say
their parents are busy and
take a message.
Make sure they know
how to work the door and
window locks and that
they use them when they
are inside alone.
WHAT'S A STRANGER
Explain to your children
that a stranger is someone
they don't know well. A
stranger can be a man or
woman, well- dressed or
shabby, kind or theaten-
ing, pretty or ugly. If a
stranger tries to follow
them or grab them, they
should run away, scream,
and make lots of noise.
Tell them to run to the
nearest place where there
are people and to shout
This person is trying to
hurt me!" or "Stay away
from me," instead of a sim-
ple "Help."
It's an unpleasant fact that
at least 100,000 children
are reported as victims of
sexual abuse each year,
and experts say the actual
number is much higher.
Most are girls, but boys
can also be victims. It's
especially difficult to de-
tect sexual abuse and help
the victims because the
abuser is often a parent, a
relative, a babysitter, or
close family friend. Chil-
dren may not recognize
sexual abuse when it
happens or even know
it's wrong.
Talk to your children
about touches that are
appropriate and ones that
make them feel uneasy.
Stress that they can al-
ways talk to you when
someone's been touching
them in a bad way. Chil-
dren rarely lie about being
the victims of sexual
abuse, but some may be
too confused or frightened
to talk directly about it.
Be alert for physical and
behavioral changes that
might signal sexual abuse.
Some physical signs are
bedwetting, loss of appe-
tite, nightmares, venereal
disease, and complaints of
pain or irritation around
the genital area. Behav-
ioral symptoms may in-
clude refusing to go to
school or to be alone, in-
creased anxiety or imma-
ture behavior, artwork that
depicts strange sexual
overtones, and a change
in attitude toward a rela-
tive, neighbor, or a
babysitter.
If your child has been sex-
ually abused, do report it
to the police or a child
protection agency. You
may save other children
from being harmed. Seek
counseling for your child
from a community mental
health, child welfare, or
sexual abuse treatment
program.
CHOOSE DAY CARE
CENTERS WISELY
Find out as much as
you can about the pro-
gram's reputation and
whether there have been
any past complaints. Is it
licensed or regulated in
any way?
Learn about the teach-
ers and caregivers. What
are their professional qual-
ifications? Are background
checks run before they are
hired?
Make sure you have
the right to visit anytime,
without an appointment.
Find out how children
relate to the staff. Are they
happy and involved, or do
they pull away from staff
members?
Ask about the philoso-
phy of discipline.
Make sure there is par-
ent involvement such as
group meetings and par-
ent conferences.
These guidelines can also
be applied to afterschool
programs and babysitters.
In any child care situation,
it's a good idea to drop in
unannounced periodically.
Never give the organiza-
tion blanket permission to
take your child off the
premises. Finally, talk
with your child daily about
how things are going and
investigate problems that
worry you or become
chronic. Compare notes
with other parents.
s
Work out an escape plan
in case of fire.
Tell your children never
to open the door to a
stranger when they are
alone in the house or apart-
ment. Caution them about
answering the phone and
accidentally letting a
stranger know they are
alone. Kids can always say
their parents are busy and
take a message.
Make sure they know
how to work the door and
window locks and that
they use them when they
are inside alone.
WHAT'S A STRANGER
Explain to your children
that a stranger is someone
they don't know well. A
stranger can be a man or
woman, well- dressed or
shabby, kind or theaten-
ing, pretty or ugly. If a
stranger tries to follow
them or grab them, they
should run away, scream,
and make lots of noise.
Tell them to run to the
nearest place where there
are people and to shout
This person is trying to
hurt me!" or "Stay away
from me," instead of a sim-
ple "Help."
It's an unpleasant fact that
at least 100,000 children
are reported as victims of
sexual abuse each year,
and experts say the actual
number is much higher.
Most are girls, but boys
can also be victims. It's
especially difficult to de-
tect sexual abuse and help
the victims because the
abuser is often a parent, a
relative, a babysitter, or
close family friend. Chil-
dren may not recognize
sexual abuse when it
happens or even know
it's wrong.
Talk to your children
about touches that are
appropriate and ones that
make them feel uneasy.
Stress that they can al-
ways talk to you when
someone's been touching
them in a bad way. Chil-
dren rarely lie about being
the victims of sexual
abuse, but some may be
too confused or frightened
to talk directly about it.
Be alert for physical and
behavioral changes that
might signal sexual abuse.
Some physical signs are
bedwetting, loss of appe-
tite, nightmares, venereal
disease, and complaints of
pain or irritation around
the genital area. Behav-
ioral symptoms may in-
clude refusing to go to
school or to be alone, in-
creased anxiety or imma-
ture behavior, artwork that
depicts strange sexual
overtones, and a change
in attitude toward a rela-
tive, neighbor, or a
babysitter.
If your child has been sex-
ually abused, do report it
to the police or a child
protection agency. You
may save other children
from being harmed. Seek
counseling for your child
from a community mental
health, child welfare, or
sexual abuse treatment
program.
CHOOSE DAY CARE
CENTERS WISELY
Find out as much as
you can about the pro-
gram's reputation and
whether there have been
any past complaints. Is it
licensed or regulated in
any way?
Learn about the teach-
ers and caregivers. What
are their professional qual-
ifications? Are background
checks run before they are
hired?
Make sure you have
the right to visit anytime,
without an appointment.
Find out how children
relate to the staff. Are they
happy and involved, or do
they pull away from staff
members?
Ask about the philoso-
phy of discipline.
Make sure there is par-
ent involvement such as
group meetings and par-
ent conferences.
These guidelines can also
be applied to afterschool
programs and babysitters.
In any child care situation,
it's a good idea to drop in
unannounced periodically.
Never give the organiza-
tion blanket permission to
take your child off the
premises. Finally, talk
with your child daily about
how things are going and
investigate problems that
worry you or become
chronic. Compare notes
with other parents.
EXPLORING
COMMUNITY
RESOURCES
Many voluntary groups
run a "Phone Friend" or
Warm Line" that children
at home alone can call if
they're scared or lonely.
There may be a McGruff
House program oper-
ating in your community.
A McGruff House,
manned by a responsible
resident adult, provides a
temporary safe haven for
children who may face an
emergency such as being
bullied, followed or hurt
while walking or playing
in the neighborhood.
Check with your parent -
teacher group or law en-
forcement agency.
Some youth organiza-
tions or local agencies
teach "survival skills"
classes for kids 6 to 12
years old who may some-
times be at home alone.
They cover handling
emergencies and basic
safety measures.
Many schools, with the
help of volunteers, oper-
ate callback programs to
inform parents, at home
or on the job, if their chil-
dren are not in school.
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Schools, recreation
departments, churches, or
community organizations
like the Boys Clubs or
YMCA /YWCA sponsor
afterschool programs for
elementary school children
and "drop -in" centers for
teens.
TAKE ACTION TODAY!
Volunteer to help as a
block parent or McGruff
House. If you can't
offer your home as a Safe
House, you can do things
like making phone calls
and organizing publicity.
Investigate day care li-
censing in your commu-
nity and state.
If your child's school
doesn't include crime pre-
vention in its curriculum,
work with the parents' as-
sociation, teachers' groups,
and law enforcement to
change the situation.
Crime Prevention tips from:
The National Crime Prevention Council
1700 K Street, N.W. Second Floor
Washington, D.C. 20006
Lobby for sensitive
treatment of child victims. PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
Invite the crime pre-
vention officer of the po-
lice or sheriff's department
to talk about children's
safety to a neighborhood
meeting of parents and
children.
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PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
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play a secret game that no
He got lost at a shopping one would know about?
mall? She was at home alone
A nice - looking, friendly and the doorbell rang?
stranger offered her a ride A friend dared him to
home after school? hitchhike?
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While walking to your car, have your door key ready
in your hand as you approach. Before getting into your
car, glance into the back seat and floor for someone
hiding there. Get into your vehicle and lock the door
behind you before settling yourself and your packages.
Look for a well - lighted parking place and lock your
car — even if you're just running into the store for a
minute. Never leave your purse in your car and place your
briefcase out of sight or in the trunk.
If you must leave your key with a parking attendant or
service garage, leave only your car key, never the keys to
your house. These can be duplicated while you're gone.
Keep your doors locked and windows rolled up most
of the way, especially while in heavy traffic. Keep your • If you are being followed, don't drive directly home. purse out of sight.
Drive to the nearest 24 -hour police or fire station, hospital
If someone tries to break into your car, honk your emergency entrance, all -night restaurant, gas station or
horn repeatedly and try to drive away if you can. other place where there are people.
You should not travel, especially at night, when you
know you have car trouble or are low on gas.
If your vehicle does fail, turn on your emergency
flashers, raise the hood and hang a handkerchief from
your window to attract attention or use a "call police" sign
in the windshield. If someone stops, stay in your vehicle
and ask them to call for police assistance.
Don't leave mail or packages with labels listing your
name and home address in view, inside of your car. Don't
leave your work ID attached to your purse strap.
Anyone living alone should use only their first in-
itial and last name in the phone book and on the mailbox.
Don't be tempted to list information about your children
or your employment in any directory.
When changing addresses, change your locks, too.
Install a deadbolt lock and a high security strike plate as
well as a peephole.
Don't leave keys hidden outside. They're too easily
found.
If you suspect your home has been broken into, im-
mediately call 9 -1 -1 from a neighbor's home. Don't go
inside and risk confronting the burglar or destroying
evidence.
Never allow a stranger access to your home to use
the phone — even if they claim it's an emergency. Speak
to them through your locked door and offer to make the
call for them
While walking orjogging, be aware of your surroun-
dings. Look alert and confident. Make quick eye contact
with people around you. Dress so you can walk or run
easily to avoid attack.
If you are being followed by a car, change direction.
If followed by a person, turn and look at him. This gives
you time to think and lets the person know that you are
alert. In either case, walk to the nearest public place.
Have a plan and know what you are going to do if
attacked - resist or appear to cooperate, and look for a
chance to escape.
If possible, walk with a friend, use an escort ser-
vice provided by many businesses or take a bus. If there
are few people on board, sit near the driver. Don't fall
asleep.
In a cab or a friend's vehicle, ask the driver to wait
until you signal you are safely inside your house.
When you take out your wallet, don't reveal your
money or credit cards.
A woman should carry her handbag next to her body,
with the flap or clasp toward her. A man should carry his
wallet in an inside or front pocket.
Don't leave or set your purse on the back of the door
or on the floor in restrooms, theaters, restaurants, or other
public areas. Don't leave your purse open or unattend-
ed in a shopping cart. Carry your keys in your coat pocket.
Don't be a hitchhiker.
At night, try to stay on well - lighted streets; avoid door-
ways, shrubbery, dark shadows near buildings, and other
potential hiding places. Carry a flashlight.
Stay away from deserted laundromats or apartment
house laundry rooms, parking lots or ramps at night; be
cautious even in the daytime.
Be cautious around elevators; if you are at all
suspicious of another passenger, wait for the next car.
Stand near the control panel while you ride. If you are
threatened or attacked, hit the alarm and as many floor
buttons as you can.
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Always check the I.D. of any tradespeople, sales
representatives, police officers or other professionals who
wish to come inside your home.
Report unusual, suspicious or obscene phone calls
to the police and the phone company.
Instruct children and babysitters not to give out any
information about who is home, who is out or for how long.
Always lock your doors, draw your shades at night
and leave a few interior and exterior lights on. Timers are
also a good idea.
Windows on the first floor of a house left open while
you sleep, or on any floor of an apartment with balconies,
should be secured in place to allow only a six inch
opening.
Invite a friend or neighbor to visit or visit on the
telephone when a repair person is in your home.
Being selective about new acquaintances can help
to prevent you from being the victim of a forcible sexual
encounter sometimes referred to as a "date rape ".
If a robber demands your valuables, give them up!
Your money or jewelry is not worth risking injury or your
life.
Carrying a gun or any weapon is not a good idea.
It can easily be used against you.
If you are confronted by an attacker, especially one
with a weapon, stay calm. Evaluate the situation and look
for a chance to escape. Think about your options.
If you are going to fight back, don't hesitate to mark
your assailant with bites, scratches or kicks. The marks
can be helpful in locating and convicting the offender.
9ACE TO 9ACE
CONFRONTATIONS
When faced with danger, trust yourself and your instincts. Your
single most effective weapon is your own judgement. Rely on it
to choose what you think is the best response at the time, whether
it is to:
RUN
STALL
NOT RESIST
NEGOTIATE
PHYSICALLY RESIST —
FIGHT OFF THE ATTACKER
SCREAM TO ATTRACT
ATTENTION
DISTRACT OR DIVERT
THE ASSAILANT
VERBALLY ASSERT
YOURSELF
Fear can be crippling and the appearance of
vulnerability can sometimes encourage an assailant.
Remember that no one has the right to hurt you and any
kind of offense against you should make you angry and
indignant. This can give you both physical and mental
strength. Anger and assertiveness can also be
intimidating to an attacker.
Be prepared to physically and psychologically protect
yourself. A good way to prepare is to think ahead. Here
is a list of suggestions to help you do that.
Think through how you usually react to crisis situa-
tions. Do you flee, freeze or fight? Think of a few past
examples to see if there is a pattern. You can change how
you react by practicing a different response if needed.
Talk to others about ways to handle confrontations
and rehearse alternatives.
There is no right or wrong way to react. Eve ry s i t u a-
tion is different. The best response depends on a com-
bination of factors such as the location, the assailant,
presence of weapons, your personal responses, etc.
Always evaluate your resources and options. Con-
tinue to assess the situation as it is occurring. If the first
strategy chosen is not working, try another.
DO WHATEVER YOU FEEL WILL RESULT IN THE
LEAST AMOUNT OF HARM TO YOURSELF.
YOUR FIRST RESPONSIBILITY IS TO
YOURSELF.
While you are waiting for an avenue of escape, look
at your attacker — one feature at a time, and make a men-
tal note of hair, eyes, eyebrows, nose, moustache, mouth,
voice, breath, age, scars, etc.
Be vocal, if you can — shouting or screaming may
catch him off guard and is likelyto scare him off if there's
a chance someone is nearby to hear you.
Don't depend on talking your way out, but appear-
ing to cooperate with your attacker may give you the time
you need to devise a means of escape.
As soon as you can, call the police and write down
everything you can remember about your assailant.
Don't change your clothing, bathe or apply any
medication. Although this would be your natural reac-
tion, don't do it. You could be destroying physical
evidence that will be important in the apprehension and
prosecution of your attacker.
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crime. Read newspapers
and magazines to stay in- on !I e
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in your area and around the sqfe s
state. If possible, take the
safest route when walking at
night. Keep your home lock-
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For more information, talk
with your local police or'
sheriff. Arrange for your
group to see an interesting
slide or video presentation
on personal safety. Report
all crimes or suspicious ac-
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COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION ACT
In 1996, the Minnesota State Legislature passed the Community Notification Act and the Registration Act. This
legislation will take effect on January 1, 1997. The Community Notification Act and the Registration Act have
made it possible for law enforcement agencies to release certain information to the public that was formerly
classified as private data. Notification is guided by state statute and carried out by the policy of the law
enforcement agency, when it is deemed that the release of information will enhance public safety and protection.
Sex offenders have always lived in our communities; but it was not until the passage of the Community
Notification Act and the Registration Act that law enforcement agencies were informed of where they were
living. Although, this legislation will not apply to all persons who are sexual offenders, it will enable law
enforcement to be able to locate and be aware of activities of many of these individuals.
The intent of the Community Notification Act and the Registration Act is to create an informed community, one
that has developed constructive plans to prepare themselves and their children for the offender's release. The
intent is not to increase fear. We believe that an informed community is a safer community.
Abuse of released information to threaten, intimidate or harass registered offenders will not be tolerated and may
itself constitute a criminal act punishable by law. Such abuse could potentially revoke law enforcement's ability
to share information with the community. Sex offenders derive their power through secrecy. Repeal of this
legislation would again enable sex offenders to maintain their anonynity.
Prior to a sex offeder's release, a committee of experts will meet to discuss the public risk posed by the offender.
The offender will be assigned one of three risk levels which reflects his or her potential to re- offend:
Level 1 Low Risk; Level 2 Moderate Risk; or Level 3 High Risk.
Information about the offender, including their risk level will be sent by the Department of Corrections to the law
enforcement agency having primary jurisdiction over the area in which the offender plans to reside. Again, the
scope of law enforcement's disclosure of this information is limited by state stature and determined by the
classificaion level of the offender. In many cases, law enforcement will not legally be able to share information
with the public.
LEVEL I: LOW RISK
Law enforcement may notify:
Other law enforcement agencies
Any victim(s) of or witness(es) to
the offense committed by the
offender
LEVEL II: MODERATE RISK
Law enforcement may notify:
Level I notifications
Schools and daycares
Establishments and organizations
that primarily serve individuals
likely to be victimized by the
offender
LEVEL III: HIGH RISK
Law enforcement may notify:
Level I and II notifications
Other members of the community
whom the offender is likely to
encounter, i.e. Neighborhood
Watch Groups, Churches,
apartment communities, etc.
How can you assist us with this program? We encourage you to form a Neighborhood Watch Group in your
neighborhood. It is one of the most successful ways we have to communicate with you. For more information on the
Sex Offender Community Notification Act and the Registration Act,
please call the Investigative Division at 509 -5192. If you are interested in learning more about the
Plymouth Police Department's Crime Prevention Programs, please call 509 -5198.
The Plymouth Police Department, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth, MN 55447
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SEX OFFEDER NOTIFICATION PROCESS:
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The Investigations Division will be responsible for carrying out all Level I notifications
to victim(s) of or witness(es) to the offense committed by the offender. The notification
of witness(es) in any notification, Level I, II, or III, will be made or not made, in
accordance with the witness(es) stated preference to be notified.
The Chief of Police or his designee, the Sgt. of Investigation Division, a Sex Crimes
Investigator and the Public Safety Education Specialist will review all Level II and III
DOC notifications. This Team will identify a perimeter around the DOC "release"
address and will notify all standard notification groups within the perimeter of this
release. The Team will then evaluate which additional auxiliary notification groups will
be included in the notification.
SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION FORM
Offender's Name:
Release Date:
Notification Perimiter:
Grid INOTIFICATION GROUPS
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPT.
D. 0. B: Address:
Date:
Notify(x) ITelephone Address
CITY MANAGER 509 -5051 3400 Plymouth Boulevard
PARK AND REC. DIRECTOR 1 1509 -5201 3400 Plymouth Boulevard
MAYOR /COUNCIL MEMBER(S)
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SCHOOL DISTRICTS
West Lutheran H.S. Private
School District 270
School District 279
School District 281
Pilgrim Lane Elementary
Zachary Lane Elementary
Plymouth Middle School
Robbinsdale Armstrong H.S.
School District 284
Kimberly Lane Elementary
Plymouth Creek Elementary
Greenwood Elementary
Oakwood Elementary
Gleason Lake Elementary
Wayzata S.H.
Birchview Elementary
Sunset Hill Elementary
Wayzata East J.H.
3350 Harbor Lane north
933 -9270 1001 Highway 7
391 -7000 11200 93rd Avenue North
533 -2781 4148 Winnetka Avenue North
545 -1649 3725 Pilgrim Lane North
559 -2737 4350 Zachary Lane North
544 -9147 10011 36th Avenue North
546 -3266 10635 36th Avenue North
476 -3100 210 County Rd 101 N. PO 660
476 -5100 17405 Old Rockford Road
476 -5000 16005 41 st Avenue North
476 -3160 3635 County Road 101 North
476 -3140 17340 County Road 6
476 -3170 310 County Road 101 North
476 -3000 305 Vicksburg Lane North
476 -3220 425 Ranchview Lane North
476 -3080 13005 Sunset Trail
476 -3060 12000 Ridgemount Avenue +FS
FAMILY CHILD CARE
Morning Star Pre - school
Creative Play - Armstrong
Montessori School of Wayzata
Peppermint Fence Preschool
Plymouth Montessori School
Son -shine Corner Nursery
Golden Valley Montessori
559 -3875 4900 Nathan Lane
546 -3266 10623 36th Avenue North
553 -1426 15600 County Road 9
473 -2900 17205 County Road 9
476 -1646 17805 County Road 6
473 -9656 705 North County Road 101
541 -1617 12325 Highway 55
HOME CHILD CARE PROVIDERS.
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SCHOOLAGEPROGRAMS
Adventure Club - Pilgrim
Home Base - Kimberly
Home Base - Plymouth Creek
Home Base - Greenwood
Home Base - Oakwood
Home Base - Birchview
Home Base -Sunset
Nancy Trombley
545 -1649 3725 Pilgrim Lane North
476 -5100 17405 Old Rockford Road
476 -5000 16005 41 st Avenue North
476 -3160 3635 Highway 101 North
476 -3140 17340 County Roatd 6
476 -3220 425 Ranchview Lane North
476 -3080 13005 County Rd 15
541 -9877 11600 Ridgemont
CHILD CARE CENTERS
Carousel Child Care
Kinder Care Learning Center
New Horizon Child Care
Puddle Jumpers
Children's World
New Horizon Child Care
Children's World
Step by Step Montessori
New Horizon Child Care
Kinderberry Hill Child Dev
Tender Learning Center
Family Child Development Ctr
Forestview Montessori
Beacon Heights Child Care
Children's World
New Horizon Child Care
557 -2582 10200 51st Avenue North
553 -7775 4475 County Road 18
4115 Berkshire Lane North
4300 Vicksburg Lane
553 -7960 3050 Fernbrook Lane North
557 -1111 6050 Annapolis Lane
559 -3043 13500 26th Avenue North
559 -2233 12235 County Road 9
473 -5550 15100 County Road 6
404 -1070 185 Cheshire Lane
13501 Sunset Trail
545 -7271 12325 Highway 55
546 -1421 105 Forestview Lane North
544 -9828 12325 Highway 55
541 -9188 100 Nathan Lane
540 -0720 10305 6th Avenue North
CHURCHES
Ascension Lutheran 559 -0579 15870 46th Avenue North
10 Mpls. Lacstadian Lutheran 553 -1601 10303 47th Avenue North
12 Mormon Missionaries 525 -0640 315 Quaker Lane North
12 Church of Epiphany, Episc. 559 -3144 4900 Nathan Lane North
13 Hope Alliance 553 -2855 4205 Lancaster Lane
13 Westside Comm. Wesleyan 559 -2200 3725 Pilgrim Lane North
14 Mount Olivet Lutheran 559 -2775 12235 Rockford Road
14 Pilgrim United Methodist 559 -5451 4325 Zachary Lane North
15 Parish of St. Joseph 544 -7537 13015 County Road 9
15 St. Joseph's Church 559 -4196 13015 Rockford Road
16 St. Barnabus 553 -1239 15600 Old Rockford Road
17 Plymouth Creek Christian 559 -1469 16000 41 st Avenue North
17 Plymouth Presbyterian 559 -2946 3755 Dunkirk Lane North
18 Peace Lutheran 478 -9406 3695 County Road 101
18 Glory of Christ Lutheran 478 -6031 4040 Co. Rd. 101
20 Dunkirk Lane Baptist 559 -2831 3210 Dunkirk Lane North
20/21 Church of Jesus Christ 475 -2304 3300 Vicksburg Lane North
22 Vision of Glory Lutheran 559 -4222 13200 Hwy, 55
23 Kairos Lutheran Community 559 -4797 3050 Larch Lane
24 Plymouth Bible Chapel 544 -0287 10605 36th Avenue North
15/16 Plymouth Covenant 559 -4300 4300 Vicksburg Lane North
24 Medicine Lake Lutheran 544 -9778 3110 E. Medicine Lake Blvd.
24 Association of Free Lutheran 545 -5631 3110 E. Medicine Lake Blvd.
27 Word of Life Assembly of God 553 -0048 12300 18th Avenue North
28 Parkers Lake Baptist 473 -3552 14720 County Road 6
28 Messiah United Methodist 473 -6968 17805 Co. Rd. 6
29 Latter Rain Ministry 475 -3545 2435 Black Oaks Lane
31 St. Philip of the Deacon 473 -7868 17205 County Road 6
34 Wayzata Free Evangelical 473 -9463 705 Highway 101
35 Christ Memorial Lutheran 544 -3632 13501 Co. Rd 15
36 St. Mary of the Lake 545 -1443 105 Forestview Lane North
36 Apostolic Lutheran 544 -7248 11015 Old Co. Rd 15
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH CAP.
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List by Notification Perimeter:
APARTMENT COMMUNITIES
List by Notification Perimeter
Bass Lake Hill
Plymouth Ponds
Lancaster Park
Lancaster Village
Manor Royal
Four Seasons Estates
Four Seasons Villas
Sagamore
Sagamore
Sagamore
Sagamore
Plymouth Oaks
Plymouth Terrace
The Place
Trenton Place
Mission Oaks
Parkside at Medicine Lake
Summer Creek
Creek Place
Fernbrook Townhomes
Plymouth Town Square
Vicksburg Village
Park Place
Regency Pointe
Stonehill
At the Lake Apts
Willow Woods
553-94045 5875 Teakwood Lane North
559 -1012 4545 Nathan Lane North
545-04965 4015 Lancaster Lane #2
544-90765 3636 Lancaster Lane North
544-99845 3930 Lancaster Lane North
546-38975 9700 37th Avenue North
544 -7462 3651 Lancaster Lane North
591-13975 10600 43rd Avenue North
591-13975 10540 43rd Avenue North
591-13975 4385 Trenton Lane North
559-14305 10700 Rockford Road
549-49495 3301 Highway 169 North
544 -6136 9630 37th Place North
544-17995 3925 Lancaster Lane North
553-09589 4350 Trenton Lane North
559 -5770 11853 County Road 9
553-79775 12105 42st Avenue North
533-00195 3900 Plymouth Blvd
3850 Plymouth Blvd
550 -9050 3900 Plymouth Blvd
550-95255 15500 37th Avenue North
557-49045 15730 County Road 9
559-13325 14300 34th Avenue North
559-23035 3205 Harbor Lane North
557-16735 3501 Xenium Lane North
544 -3121 5 2500 Nathan Lane North
540-00259 10850 South Shore Drive
25 South Shore 542 -9247 10890 South Shore Drive
26 Medicine Lake 546 -5052 1300 W. Medicine Lake Rd
26 Fox Forest 559 -7000 1798 Magnolia Avenue North
28 Lakeview Commons 473-34934 15215 18th Avenue North
28 Parkers Lake 473-78004 15100 18th Avenue North
29 Wellington 475-10324 17210 County Road 6
1/30 Plymouth Colony 475-16794 1805 Highway 101 North
00 Kimberly Meadows 473-92824 17363 County Road 6
30 Coachman Trails 473-14054 1400 Olive Lane
30 Oakwood Apts. 473 -3844 17600 14th Avenue North
36 Countryside Estates 546-21505 1010 Highway 55 North
36 Hummingbird Cove 533 -9709 10405 4th Avenue North
36 Willow Creek 544-88775 135 Nathan lane North
LEGISLATOR(S)
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Level of Classification LEVEL 1 LEVEL II LEVEL III
Notification Period Not to exceed 14 days Not to exceed 14 days Not to exceed 14 days
Standard Notification Groups Victim(s) Plymouth Police Department Plymouth Police Department
Witness(es) Victim/Witnesses if Known by PPD VictimWtnesses if Known by PPD
School District(s) and if Residents of Plymouth
School Principal(s) School District(s)
Day Care(s) School Principal(s)
Parks and Recreation Director Day Care(s) and Pre - school(s)
Pre- school(s) Parks and Recreation Director
Neighborhood Watch Captains
Mayor /City Council /City Mgr.
The notification of witness(es) in any notification level, will be made or not made in accordance with the witnesses stated preference to be notified.
Auxiliary Notification Groups Plymouth Police Department Churches Residents w/i focused "Target" Area
Other Law Enforcement Agencies Mayor /City Council /City Mgr Churches
and if Residents of Plymouth Other Law Enforcement Agencies
Other Law Enforcement Agencies
Means of Notification Telephone Call Telephone Direct Mailing
Certified Mail if Contact is Unable Direct Mailing Targeted Mailing, Comm. Dev. List
to be Made Optional, Fax Alert Telephone
Optional, Fax Alert
Optional, Door to Door Flyering
Optional, Metros, Telephone Search
Agent Who Will Notify Investigations Division Chief of Police Chief of Police
Public Safety Education Specialist Public Safety Education Specialist
Investigations, Departmental Notice Investigations, Departmental Notice
Information to be Released DOC Notice DOC Notice DOC Notice
Optional, Safety Literature Upon Request by Notification Group, Notice of Meeting and Brochure on
Safety Literature Sex Offender Notification Program
Safety Literature
Optional: Cable TV Mtg Notice
Optional: Plymouth News, Mtg Notice
Public Meeting and Location None School District is Authorized Entity Yes, Called and Facilitated by PPD
to Call and Facilitate Meeting. Upon Preferred Location will be a Church
Invitation, PPD may Attend. Inv.Sgt. /Sex within the Notification Perimeter. Inv. Sgt.
Crimes Inv. will provide a suggested professio will facilitate the "panel' style meeting.
al resource list for schools to include in their The panel may include:
public meeting The Chief of Police
Sex Crimes Inv.
PSEDSpec. /DARE /School Liaison Offic.
DOC Representative
ChildNictiim Civic Organization(s)
Legislative Official(s)
Mayor /Council Member(s)
School District Representative(s)
Park and Recreation Representative(s)
Information Available to the None None A Document of Level Three Offenders
Public by the PPD School(s) are Couduit of Public will be made available at Police Dept.
Dissemination of Information for Public Inquiry, per the release by the
Inv, Sgt. or Sex Crime Investigator
PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT DRAFT
POLICY AND OPERATING PROCEDURES MANUAL
POLICY. 905
EFFECTIVE DATE:
SUBJECT: SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION
I. PURPOSE: This policy is intended to ensure that the Plymouth Police
Department complies with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes 243.166,
244.052, and 244.053 to provide for the registration of sexual offenders and
other predatory offenders and to provide community notification relative to the
release of certain of those offenders, while maintaining the legally required
privacy and other rights of those offenders.
11. POLICY: The State of Minnesota has found that as a matter of policy, "If
members of the public are provided adequate notice and information about a sex
offender who has been or is about to be released from custody and who lives or
will live in or near their neighborhood, the community can develop constructive
plans to prepare themselves and their children for the offender's release."
In order to implement this policy, it is the policy of the Plymouth Police
Department to facilitate the registration of sexual and other predatory offenders.
It is further the policy of this agency to provide community notification relative to
the release of those offenders as designated by statute, while preserving the
legal rights of those offenders.
It is the policy of this agency to provide the maximum information authorized by
law, consistent with the requirements of public safety and legal rights of the
offender.
III. STATUTORY AUTHORITY:
Minnesota State Statute 243.166 - Sex Offender Registration
Minnesota State Statute 244.052 - Community Notification (Prison)
Minnesota State Statute 244.053 - Community Notification (Non Prison)
Minnesota Statute Chapter 13 - Minnesota Government Data Practices Act
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IV. DEFINITIONS:
A. Accepted for Supervision - Accepted from another state under a reciprocal
agreement under the interstate compact authorized by Minnesota Statute
243.16.
B. Confinement - Confinement in a state correctional facility or a state
treatment facility.
C. Law Enforcement Agency:
1. For the purposes of community notification, a law enforcement
agency is defined as the agency having primary jurisdiction over
the location where the offender expects to reside upon release,
and /or where the offender is likely to be encountered.
2. For all other purposes under this policy, the definition of law
enforcement agency includes all agencies which carry on a law
enforcement or prosecutorial function including, but not limited to,
local, state, and federal agencies; and parole, probation, and court
services agencies.
D. Sex Offender or Offender:
1. For the purposes of sex offender registration, a sex offender is an
adult or juvenile required to register under Minnesota Statute
243.166, subdivision 1.
2. For the purposes of community notification, a sex offender is an
adult or certified juvenile who has been convicted of an offense for
which registration under section 243.166 is required, or a person
who has been committed pursuant to a court commitment order
under section 25313.185 or Minnesota Statutes 1992, section
526.10, regardless of whether the person was convicted of an
offense.
E. Likely to Encounter:
1. The organizations or community members are in a location or in
close proximity to a location where an offender lives or is
employed, or which an offender visits or is likely to visit on a regular
basis, other than the location of the offender's outpatient treatment
program; and
2. The types of interaction which ordinarily occur at that location and
other circumstances indicate that contact with an offender is
reasonably certain.
F. Residential Treatment Facility: A residential facility that is licensed as a
residential program, as defined in Minnesota Statute 245A.02, subdivision
14, by the Commissioner of Human Services under Minnesota Statute
Chapter 254A, or the Commissioner of Corrections under Minnesota
Statute 241.021; and the facility and its staff are trained in the supervision
of sex offenders.
G. Day Care Establishments: An establishment licensed by the State of
Minnesota, or its agents, to provide day care services for children.
H. Public and Private Educational Institutions: An elementary, secondary,
and post secondary educational institution authorized or licensed by the
State of Minnesota.
Registration Period: That period of time that is defined by Minnesota
Statute 243.166, subdivision 6. That statute provides a person required to
register as a sex offender or predatory offender shall continue to comply
with registration requirements until ten years have elapsed since the
person initially registered in connection with the offense, or until the
probation, supervised release, or conditional release period expires,
whichever occurs later. For a person required to register who is
committed under Minnesota Statute 2536.185, the ten -year registration
period does not include the period of commitment.
J. Risk Level Assessment: That level of danger to the community
established by the End of Confinement Review Committee of the
Minnesota Department of Corrections. There are three risk levels.
1. Level I - Risk Level I is an offender whose risk assessment score
indicates a low risk of re- offense.
2. Level II - Risk Level II is an offender whose risk assessment score
indicates a moderate risk of re- offense.
3. Level III - Risk Level III is an offender whose risk assessment score
indicates a high risk of re- offense.
V. PROCEDURE:
A. Required Registration An offender must register under Minnesota
Statute 243.166, if the offender was charged with, or petitioned for, a
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felony violation of or attempt to violate any of the following crime; and
convicted of, or adjudicated delinquent for that offense or of another
offense arising out of the same circumstances. The offense the offender
was charged with or convicted of is:
First Degree Murder - Minnesota Statute 609.185, subd. 2;
Kidnapping, Involving a Minor - Minnesota Statute 609.25;
First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct - Minnesota Statute 609.342;
Second Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct - Minnesota Statute 609.343;
Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct - Minnesota Statute 609.344;
Fourth Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct - Minnesota Statute 609.345;
Predatory Crime under the Patterned Sex Offender Statute AND
offender sentenced as a patterned sex offender, Minnesota Statute
609.1352;
Predatory Crime under the Patterned Sex Offender Statute AND the
court has found the crime to be a part of a predatory pattern of
behavior that had criminal sexual conduct as its goal;
Using a Minor in a Sexual Performance, Minnesota Statute 617.246;
Possession of Pictorial Representations of Minors, Minnesota Statute
17.247;
Committed as a Sexual Psychopath or Sexually Dangerous Person,
under Minnesota Statute 253B.185 or 526.10, whether convicted of a
crime or not;
Comparable Federal offense;
Comparable offense in another state within the last ten years.
1. Registration Process Minnesota Statute 243.166 requires an
offender to register. The central repository for registration records
is the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).
a. Sex Offenders that are on State or Federal probation,
parole, or supervised release are required to register with a
corrections agent as soon as one is assigned. Copies of the
registration form are forwarded to the following:
1) BCA (original and one copy), and (The BCA shall
forward this information to the law enforcement
agency with primary jurisdiction over the location
where the offender expects to reside.)
2) Corrections Agent; and
3) Department of Corrections - Sex Offender /Chemical
Dependency Services Unit if appropriate; and
4) Offender
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b. If an offender does not currently have a Minnesota or
Federal Corrections Agent because the offender is no longer
under supervision, they shall register with the law
enforcement agency with primary jurisdiction over the
location in which they reside. Copies of the registration form
as provided by the BCA shall be provided within two working
days as follows:
1) The BCA (original and copy), along with a completed
fingerprint card (as provided by the BCA), and a
photograph; and
2) Agency files; and
3) Offender.
2. Change of Address Requirements - Minnesota State Statute
243.166 requires, if an offender moves, the offender must register
their new address not less than five (5) days prior to moving. A
change of address is defined as remaining at an address for longer
than three days and evidencing an intent to take up residence
there.
a. Sex Offenders that are on State or Federal Probation,
parole, or supervised corrections agent shall forward the
change of Address Form as provided by the Minnesota BCA
to the BCA within two working days. Copies of the
registration form are forwarded to the following:
1) The BCA, original and one copy (The BCA shall
forward this information to the law enforcement
agency with primary jurisdiction over the location
where the offender expects to reside); and
2) Corrections Agent; and
3) Department of Corrections - Sex Offender /Chemical
Dependency Services Unit, if appropriate; and
4) Offender.
b. If an offender does not currently have a Minnesota or
Federal corrections agent because the offender is no longer
under supervision, they shall register their address change
with the law enforcement agency with primary jurisdiction
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over the location in which they reside. Copies of the
Change of Address Form as provided by the BCA shall be
provided within two working days as follows:
1) Minnesota BCA (original and a copy); and
2) Law Enforcement Agency with primary jurisdiction
over the location in which the offender intends to
reside; and
3) Agency file; and
4) Offender.
3. Offenders from Other States:
a. When the state accepts an offender from another state
under a reciprocal agreement under the interstate compact
authorized by Minnesota Statute 243.16, or under any
authorized interstate agreement, the acceptance is
conditional on the offender agreeing to maintain a current
registration under this section while the offender lives in
Minnesota.
b. Offenders who have been convicted or adjudicated, or
released from confinement in another state of a comparable
offense requiring registration within the last ten years, even
if they are no longer under supervision, are required to
register if they have moved to Minnesota after July 1, 1995
and remain longer than thirty (30) days. They are to register
with the law enforcement agency with primary jurisdiction
over the location in which they live. The original and one
copy of the Registration Form, along with a completed
fingerprint card (as provided by the BCA) and a photograph,
is to be forwarded to the BCA.
C. The offender will be advised of the requirements of
Minnesota Statue 609.3461, subd. 3, which requires
offenders under supervision from another state to make
arrangements with their supervising agent to provide a
biological sample for purposes of DNA testing. The cost for
obtaining the biological specimen is the responsibility of the
supervising agency.
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4. Registration Period: An offender must comply with the registration
requirement until ten years have elapsed since the person was
initially registered for the offense, or until the probation, supervised
release, or conditional release period expires, whichevery occurs
later.
5. Criminal Penalty:
a. If an offender is required to register under this section, and
the offender violates any of its provisions; or intentionally
provides false information to a corrections agent or law
enforcement officer, the offender is guilty of a gross
misdemeanor. Any violation of this section may be
prosecuted where the offender resides or where the person
was last assigned to a Minnesota corrections agent.
b. An offender who fails to provide change of address
information may also be subject to an additional five year
period of registration.
C. Subsequent convictions for failure to register are a felony.
6. Data Practices: All Sex Offender Registration Data is PRIVATE
DATA to be used for law enforcement purposes.
7. Reports:
a. An incident report must be completed on all sex offenders
reported to the Plymouth Police Department. This report is
to contain all data with respect to their past criminal record
including MO's, if known.
b. The Plymouth Police Department will assist an offender in
completing a Sex Offender Notification and Registration
Form and /or Sex Offender Change of Address Notice for
any offender registering with our agency.
C. These completed forms must be promptly mailed to the
Minnesota BCA, Attn: SOR Unit, 1246 University Avenue,
St. Paul, MN 55104. A copy will.be retained for agency
records.
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B. Community Notification - Release from Prison or Treatment Facility.
1. Receipt of End of Confinement Review Report and Records.
a. Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 244.052, subdivision 3(f), not
less than sixty (60) days before an offender is released from
confinement by the Commissioner of Corrections or
Commissioner of Human Services, the State End of
Confinement Review Committee is required to provide to the
local law enforcement agency the risk of assessment and
report, and all relevant information underlying the
committee's risk assessment.
b. Community Notification Plan.
1) For each offender who falls within the scope of this
policy, a community notification plan will be
established. A good faith effort shall be made to
complete the plan at least fourteen (14) days before
the offender is released from confinement or
accepted for supervision.
2) The notification plan will be consistent with the risk
level assessment established by the Department of
Corrections, and include the preparation of an
Offender Fact Sheet.
3) Offender Fact Sheet - An offender fact sheet shall, at
minimum, include:
The date the fact sheet was issued.
The Minnesota State Identification Number.
The agency responsible for the fact sheet.
Legal authority under which the fact sheet was
prepared.
A method of contacting the Law Enforcement
Agency for further information.
A Statement of the Offender's Rights.
The name, date of birth, and physical description
of the offender.
o A recent photograph, if available.
A Statement of the Offense for which the offender
was convicted, or other legal basis for the
offender's confinement.
A description should be written in a manner which
protects the identity of the victim and witnesses to
the offense to the extent it is reasonably possible
to do so. The description of the offense should be
written in a manner so as to not unreasonably
arouse the anger of those who review it, or
jeopardize the safety of the offender. The agency
may use the offense summary information
provided by the End of Confinement Review
Committee for the offense summary.
The Department of Corrections assigned Risk
Level.
The address at which the offender intends to
reside. In most circumstances, this should not
include the specific street number of the
residence.
The scope of the Community Notification Law.
Note: To meet the above provisions, the agency
may use a fact sheet similar to Addendum 1
of this policy.
4) Level I - For a Risk Level I Offender, a fact sheet may
be distributed as follows:
a) Mandatory Disclosure:
Victims. The fact sheet shall be given to the
victims of the offense committed by the
offender who have requested disclosure if that
request has been made known to the agency,
and if the agency is provided an address for
the victim with which to communicate the
information.
Offender. The fact sheet shall be mailed to
the offender.
b) Discretionary Disclosure - The fact sheet may
be given to:
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Any witnesses to the offense committed by
the offender who have requested disclosure, if
that request has been made known to the
agency, and if the agency is provided an
address for the witness(es) with which to
communicate the information.
Any other law enforcement agency where
the offender is likely to be encountered.
C. Offender criminal history records may be
disclosed to the extent such a record is
classified as public data and as authorized
under Section E of this policy.
5) Level II - For a Risk Level II Offender who is placed in
a Residential Facility, disclosure shall be as follows:
a) Mandatory Disclosure - Disclosure shall be
made to all persons and entities to which Level
I disclosure would be made.
b) Discretionary Disclosure - Additional Level II
disclosure may not be made until the head of
the facility notifies the agency that the
offender's placement or residence in the facility
is scheduled to end. Upon receipt of this
notification, the agency may make disclosures
as authorized in paragraph 6 below.
6) Level II - For a Risk Level II Offender Not Placed in a
Treatment Facility, a Fact Sheet may be distributed
as follows:
a) Mandatory Disclosure - Disclosure shall be
made to all persons and entities to which Level
I disclosure would be made.
b) Discretionary Disclosure - Additional disclosure
may be made to the following groups and
agencies the offender is likely to encounter:
Public and Private Educational Institutions
Day Care Establishments
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Establishments and Organizations that
primarily serve individuals likely to be
victimized by the offender.
In determining the establishments and
organizations who will be given the fact sheet
under this provision, the agency may consider
the offender's prior history, offense
characteristics, employment, recreational,
social, and religious interests; and the
characteristics of likely victims. The agency
should consult with any other law enforcement
agencies with primary jurisdiction over which
the offender is likely to be encountered.
7) Level III - For a Risk Level III Offender who is placed
in a Residential Facility, disclosure shall be as
follows:
a) Mandatory Disclosure - Disclosure shall be
made to all persons and entities to which Level
I disclosure would be made.
b) Discretionary Disclosure - Additional Level III
disclosure may not be made until the head of
the facility notifies the agency that the
offender's placement or residence in the facility
is scheduled to end. Upon receipt of this
notification, the agency may make disclosures
as authorized in paragraph 8 below.
8) Level III - For a Risk Level III Offender not placed in a
treatment facility, a Fact Sheet may be distributed as
follows:
a) Mandatory Disclosure - Disclosure shall be
made to all persons and entities to which Level
I and Level II disclosure would be made.
b) Discretionary Disclosure - Additional disclosure
of the fact sheet may be made to any other
members of the community the offender is
likely to encounter.
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In determining the establishments and
organizations who will be given the fact sheet
under this provision, the agency may consider
the offender's prior history, offense
characteristics, employment, recreational,
social, and religious interests; and the
characteristics of likely victims.
The agency should consult with any other law
enforcement agencies with primary jurisdiction
over which the offender is likely to be
encountered. The agency shall meet with
community members including a public
meeting, as defined by Minnesota Statute
471.705, in the area where the sex offender
will reside or is likely to be found. If a public
meeting is determined not to be appropriate in
a specific case, the reason the meeting was
not held will be documented in the agency's
case files.
The agency shall make reasonable efforts to
notify members of the community through
appropriate use of the public information
resources, including the news media.
In conducting a community notification
meeting, this agency will give due regard to,
and address the essential components of, the
community notification fact sheet created
under this policy. This agency will consider
and use, as appropriate, a variety of
informational approaches, which may include:
A description of the Community Notification
Law and Sex Offender Registration Law
Relevant information concerning the
offender who is subject to the notification
Information which will promote public safety
and protection from other offenders who
may not be subject to notification
An explanation of the rights of the offenders
to be free of illegal harassment
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Assistance of community leaders, other
officials, and relevant professional
disciplines
Information relevant to the scope of
notification for the offender who is subject
to notification
Information about what to do or who to call
if the offender is encountered, or
concerning the offender's activities
General personal safety and crime
prevention tips, fact sheets, or related
materials
Information concerning general sex
offender and predatory offender
characteristics
C) Exchange of information between law
enforcement agencies. The Department may
provide any data in its possession obtained
under the Community Notification or Sex
Offender Registration statutes to another law
enforcement agency which is initiating or
conducting an investigation, or to assist that
law enforcement agency in conducting
community notification or sex offender
registration.
9) Re- notification
a) When an offender notifies an agency of the
intent to move from the jurisdiction, or within
the jurisdiction, the agency shall:
Assist the offender in completing the Sex
Offender Change of Address Notice. Once
completed, a copy of the form shall be sent
to the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the
jurisdiction to which the offender intends to
move, and to the Minnesota BCA. A copy
will be retained for the Department's files.
Upon the request of the agency in the
jurisdiction to which the offender intends to
move, this department shall provide the
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agency with all information pertaining to the
offender in its possession which is
requested.
b) The Plymouth Police Department shall
periodically review all community notification
files to determine if re- notification of the
community is appropriate. In making that
determination, we will consider the nature and
characteristics of the community, including the
extent of changes in its population and
membership.
C) Upon receipt from the Department of
Corrections of a reclassification of an offender
risk level, the department shall proceed with
the development and distribution of a
Community Notification Plan as set forth in the
new risk level guides outlined previously.
C. Community Notification - Sentencing Guildeines Dispoitional
Departures.
1. Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 244.10, subdivision 2a, in any case
in which a person is convicted of an offense which requires
registration under Minnesota Statute 243.166, and the presumptive
sentence under the sentencing guidelines is commitment to the
custody of the Commissioner of Corrections, if the court grants a
dispositional departure, the probation or court services officer
assigned to supervise the offender shall provide, in writing, to the
agency the fact that the offender is on probation and the terms and
conditions of probation.
2. Upon receipt of notice from a court services or probation officer
under this provision, a file in the offender's name will be opened.
The data contained in this file is classified as public data.
3. Community Notification Plan.
a. For each offender who falls within the scope of this policy, a
community notification plan will be established. A good faith
effort shall be made to prepare the notification of the plan as
soon as reasonably possible.
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b. The notification plan may be developed in consultation with
the court services or probation officer and prosecuting
authority, and shall include the preparation of an Offender
Fact Sheet.
C. Offender Fact Sheet - An offender fact sheet shall consist of
public data unless otherwise authorized by court order or
consent of the offender, and at minimum shall include:
1) The date the offender fact sheet was issued.
2) The Minnesota State Identifcation Number.
3) The agency responsible for the fact sheet.
4) The legal authority under which the fact sheet was
prepared.
5) A method of contacting the Law Enforcement Agency
for further information.
6) A statement of the offender's rights.
7) The name, date of birth, and age of the offender.
8) A recent photograph, if available.
9) A statement of the offense of which the offender was
convicted.
10) A brief description of the facts of that offense. This
description should be taken from court records and
written in a manner which protects the identity of the
victim and witnesses to the offense to the extent it is
reasonably possible to do so. The description of the
offense should be written in a manner so as to not
unreasonably arouse the anger of those who review
it, or jeopardize the safety of the offender.
11) The scope of the Community Notification Law.
12) To meet the above provisions, the agency may use a
fact sheet similar to Addendum 2 of this policy.
Distribution of the Offender Fact Sheet.
a. A copy of the fact sheet shall be mailed to the offender.
b. Disclosure may be made to the following groups and
agencies the offender is likely to encounter:
Public and Private Educational Institutions
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Day Care Establishments
Establishments and Organizations that primarily serve
individuals likely to be victimized by the offender.
In determining the establishments and organizations who will
be given the fact sheet under this provision, the agency may
consider the offender's prior history, offense characteristics,
employment, recreational, social, and religious interests; and
the characteristics of likely victims.
D. Community Notification - All Other Registered Offenders
1. This policy recognizes that under Minnesota Statutes not all
persons who are required to register under Minnesota Statute
243.166, fall within the scope of the Community Notification Act.
2. Any data in the possession of this agency concerning an individual
who is required to register, but is not subject to the Community
Notification Act, shall be administered, collected, maintained, and
disseminated consistent with Minnesota Statute Section 13.82, or
any other relevant provisions of law.
E. Criminal History Conviction Data
1. Minnesota Statute 13.87 classifies certain conviction data for adult
and certified juvenile offenders as public data and requires the BCA
to allow a member of the public to inspect that data at its offices at
no charge.
2. Data which is not conviction data is classified as private data and
may not be disclosed except as authorized by the Minnesota
Government Data Practices Act and the data practices policy of the
Police Department.
3. Conviction data is classified as public only until fifteen years has
elapsed since the offender was discharged from the sentence
imposed for the conviction. Following that time, conviction data is
classified as private data.
4. The following data obtained from BCA records for convicted
offenders for which less than fifteen years have passed since
expiration of sentence may be disclosed as public data.
Offender name and date of birth.
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Charged offense and conviction offense and level of offense
felony or misdemeanor).
Arresting agency and case number.
Court of conviction and court file number.
Sentence which was imposed.
Institution of confinement, if any.
Minnesota State Criminal History (SID) Number.
Chief Craig C. Gerdes
Director of Public Safety
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