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<br /> <br /> <br />3 <br />COMMUNITY OUTREACH <br />Our police department takes pride in serving our communities. We deeply appreciate our <br />partnerships with everyone. We were grateful to get back together and be able to participate <br />in a few more community events than was possible in 2020. Here are just a few of the <br />highlights. <br /> <br />National Night Out <br />There were 28 organized parties around our community this year and we had 6 teams of <br />police officers and reserves that visited each one. It’s a great time for residents to connect <br />and communicate with our officers and to strengthen neighborhood partnerships. The squad <br />car and fire truck tours are always a hit with the kids too and are sure to put smiles on the <br />faces of both the kids and officers. <br /> <br />Firearm Safety <br />In August 2021, we conducted a DNR Firearm Safety course for the third year. Instructors <br />from Orono PD partnered with the MN DNR and Chunks Automotive service to provide youth <br />with a complete safety course. Students ages 11 and older attended a classroom-based <br />firearms certification course where they learned how to handle firearms safely, responsibilities <br />of a hunter and wildlife conservation. They participated in a Field Day where they exercised <br />their knowledge in scenario-based training. Each student finished the course with a final <br />exam and received a firearms safety certificate. It was a great class again this year and a <br />very positive experience for all. <br /> <br />Four basic rules of firearm handling: <br />• Treat each firearm as if is loaded <br />• Always control the muzzle of your <br />firearm <br />• Be sure of your target and what is <br />beyond <br />• Keep your finger off the trigger <br />and outside the trigger guard until <br />ready to shoot <br />