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Police Department 150 East Third Street Hastings MN 55033 Police Chief: ............................................. Mike McMenamy Non-Emergency: ..................................... 651-480-2300 Emergency: ............................................... 911 Take the Time to Walk 0 Safe This Spring I . ',; Now that spring is approaching, " residents and drivers are again reminded that as the weather warms up, there will be an increase in people out walking, biking, skate boarding and roller blading, using the streets and paths in our City. Here are some safety tips for people out enjoying the spring weather to remember.. . ~ Always try to have a walking If partner ~ith you on your walk. If you can t have a walking partner, always try to walk in a residential area where you can easily get help if needed. ~ When walking, always try to If stay on the sidewalk and off the roadway when sidewalks are available. If no sidewalks are available, stay as close to the curb as possible and try to walk facing traffic. ~ Always wear light colored if clothing, which can be more easily seen than dark clothing. When walking in the evening hours or dusk, try to wear some type of reflective clothing. Many walkers you see are now wearing bright orange slip-on vests with refiective stripes or tape on the vest. ~ If walking after dark carry a if flashiight and walk i~ well-lit neighborhoods. IP When crossing a street, always cross at the corner intersection of the street and in designated crosswalks if Possible. Never cross in the middle of the street. HASTINGS POLICE OFFICERS RECOGNIZED Officers Christopher Weid and Nathan Wood have been recognized by the Minnesota Chiefs of Police and received the "Meritorious Service Award" from the State Police Chief's organization on April 16, 2003. The award was given for the work done by Officers Weid and Wood on a case received in September 2002 in which a female psychologist/counselor had called the Hastings Police Department and reported she was being held against her will and was being sexually assaulted. The female had come to Hastings to meet an adult male and begin providing counseling for him. The male refused to allow the female to leave his apartment and began sexually assaulting her. Based on the information provided, Officers Weid and Wood were able to track down the location of the incident and interrupt the assault. The male was arrested and has been charged with kidnapping/false imprisonment, criminal sexual misconduct and 5~ degree assault. The Minnesota Chief's Association recognizes police officers throughout the state each year with these special awards and medals. Congratulations to Officers Weid and Wood for this special achievement. ,~ Bike Safety Reminders -:111-' Hey bikers, remember that traffic laws for bikes /1 are the same as traffic laws for motor vehicles in some respects: Bikes must stop at all posted stop signs. Enter all uncontrolled intersections safely, looking in all directions for traffic. Bikes should be ridden on the far right side of the road going with the flow of traffic. Groups of bikes should be ridden in single file formation, one behind the other. Bikes should not be ridden on the sidewalks. Bikes must be equipped with reflectors on wheels and frames. Bike riders are encourage to use hand signals when coming to a stop or signaling a turn. Only one person should be on a bike built for one. During evening hours all night bike riders should wear reflective clothing and should wear reflective clothing when possible. Bike helmets are strongly encouraged to be worn, especially by young and inexperienced bike riders. .