Weekly CO report

District 14 - East Metro area

CO Tony Salzer (Ham Lake) patrolled Anoka County for angling and ATV activity. Salzer also assisted other officers in teaching newer officers about waterfowl identification and laws. Salzer also fielded several complaints regarding angling on area rivers for species that are not in season. Anglers are reminded that it is illegal to fish for species that are not in season.

CO Scott Arntzen (Forest Lake) spent time checking anglers and patrolling the area wildlife management areas and William O'Brien State Park. He also handled several-nuisance animal issues, continued work on open cases, and got equipment ready for the upcoming boating season.

CO Matt Paavola (White Bear Lake) continued checking anglers on the Mississippi River. He also checked shore anglers and several anglers in boats as the lakes begin to open. He investigated calls related to dumping complaints on state lands and taking fish out of season. Assistance was also provided to local agencies.

CO Garrett Thomas (Eagan) primarily spent time checking anglers and boaters on the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers. Although fishing success has slowed, many boaters have been out enjoying the warm weather. Other time was spent fielding nuisance-animal complaints and handling various TIP calls.

CO Steve Chihak (Hastings) spent the week working sport fishing and ATV enforcement. Time was also spent giving a law and ethics presentation to a firearms safety class in Rosemount.

CO Tou Vang (ELCOP-Hmong) attended training at Camp Ripley and conducted equipment maintenance. Liaison work was also conducted. He fielded questions from the Hmong community regarding spring foraging activities on public lands.

Metro Officer vacant.

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