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Mayor Betsy Hodges delivered the 2015 budget address to the City Council last week. Her proposed budget prioritizes running the City well, growing Minneapolis, and making Minneapolis more equitable.
Among the mayor’s proposals:
- Adding 10 more police officers for a total of 860 sworn officers the Police Department is authorized to employ.
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Providing more funding for classes of community service officers, a hiring pipeline known to significantly boost the diversity of the police force.
- Adding a police cadet class of 18 for 2015.
- Funding body cameras for police officers.
- Adding four more 911 operators.
- Adding two recruit classes for the Fire Department.
Read more.
 The Office of Emergency Management hosted a training exercise simulating a full-scale public safety emergency Aug. 12 at Boom Island. The exercise included a fake dirty bomb and fake victims. Participants from the Fire Department, Police Department, Emergency Management, Health and Communications joined the Minneapolis Park Police, St. Paul Fire, Emergency Medical Services Community, FBI, Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Coast Guard, Minnesota National Guard’s 55th Civil Support Team and other agencies to practice a coordinated emergency response.
 Deadline is approaching to nominate a STAR for first round of awards
There’s still time to send in your nominations for the first-ever round of STAR Awards. The committee that reviews STAR Award nominations meets Sept. 18, so send in your nominations before then. If you submit after Sept.17, your nominee will not receive an award until December or January.
This new STAR Awards program recognizes City employees for their hard work and dedication in making City government run well and connect to the community it serves. STAR stands for Special Thanks And Recognition.
STAR Award winners receive special certificates and recognition coins and are eligible to win an annual award that includes recognition at a Citywide event. Nominate a City coworker or supervisor today for a Star Award by filling out and submitting the nomination form. Read more.
Make sure your iPhone or iPad is up to date
Apple released a security update June 30 to its operating system. The update fixed a bug that could allow attackers to get access to your device if they have physical possession of it or if you visit a specially crafted malicious website. But up to half of iOS users do not regularly update their devices, which could leave your device at risk. To protect yourself – even if you don’t use your mobile devices for work – always update your operating system and apps as soon as possible.
Almost every iOS update from Apple – and many updates for other purchased apps – contain fixes for security flaws. Read more to learn how to update your device.
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The City Attorney’s Office is committed to aggressively prosecuting and holding accountable offenders who commit dangerous or violent crimes in Minneapolis, such as driving under the influence, carrying a pistol without a permit or committing domestic assault. That commitment can be seen in the Criminal Division’s growing conviction rate at trials. The rate shows defendants, defense attorneys and the courts that City prosecutors are willing to try cases and are successful at trial. Getting this message across can lead to more plea bargains, which avoids the costs of trials.
The number of courtroom wins for the Civil Division continues to remain high: A significant majority of civil suits against the City are resolved in the City’s favor with the City not required to pay anything.
 
 The Runnin’ with the Law 5K Thursday, Aug. 14, at Lake Calhoun supported an active, healthy culture within the Minneapolis Police Department and the community. The evening included demonstrations by the Police Department, a kids fun run and a post-race celebration.
Wireless access expands to two more City buildings
The Police Department’s kennel and Water East Yard are the latest buildings connected to the City’s wireless network.
How to access the wireless network
With a City-issued laptop: When you visit any of the City facilities with wireless access, your City-issued laptop will automatically connect to CoMnet — a secure network — as long as you have turned on the wireless switch.
To avoid computer problems, be sure to turn off this wireless switch when you return to your workstation and connect your laptop to the City network via a docking station or cable.
With a personally owned smartphone or iPad: When using a personally owned mobile device, you can connect to CoMnet_guest, an unsecured Internet access wireless network. A page will appear when you select this wireless network. You must accept the usage statement on the page or you will not be allowed to use the network. Read more.
Free pins commemorate I-35W Bridge collapse
The Minneapolis Police Department has free lapel pins commemorating the Aug. 1, 2007, Interstate 35W Bridge collapse. Employees may pick up pins in Room 130 at City Hall from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. while supplies last. To have pins sent to you through interoffice mail, please coordinate a group request from your area then email Juliann.sikora@minneapolismn.gov with the number of pins you want, your office location, and a contact name and phone number.
 The pin commemorating the I-35W Bridge collapse features a golden bridge span with the date of the bridge collapse. The blue background represents the waters of the Mississippi River, the site of rescue and recovery operations. Blue is also known to symbolize perseverance and diligence. On the pin, the blue is meant to recognize both the determined efforts of first responders to rescue survivors and recover loved ones lost beneath the waters and the pursuit every day of safety, peace and justice by police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel.
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