03-28-1988 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT Craig A. Anderson Public Safety Offices Chief of Police Police/Fire/Ambulance 7701 County Road 110 West Emergency: 911 Minnetrista, Minnesota 55364 Dispatcher: 544.9511 612-446-1131 Crime Stoppers: 45-CRIME February 2, 1987 Valerie Hessburg Director Wastonka Intervention Project PO Box 34 Mound. ?1N 55364 REt LETTER OF SUPPORT Dear Director Hessburgt It has come to my attention that the Westonka Intervention Project is in need of funding in order to continue providing assistance to victims of family violence in our communities. On behalf of the St. Bonifacius and Minnetrista Public Safety Department, I want you to know we whole- heartedly support the efforts of the project and encourage citizens, community organizations and businesses to provide financial support. The project has played a major role in assisting victims of family violence. A family crisis brings out deep emotions, when violence becomes a part of that crisis scars are left that may last a lifetime. This is when the Westonks Intervention Advocates are called upon. They are ready and willing to respond on a 24-hour basis. I believe because of the project's ability to respond during this critical time, victims have been able to find the help they need. Without the project our communities will lose these special people, the Advocates. When those victims cry out for help, who will respond? Law enforcement will always take care of the immediate concern, but the follow-up is when the band -aid is removed and the true healing process takes place. I trust that once the community becomes a objective and accomplishments, the finar facing will be resolved. Si 9701, . Anderson of Police CAA sA ah of the project's goals, --risis the project is "SEE IT, HEAR IT, REPORT IT"