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has a prominent place on the riverfront. My thanks to all who helped make this homage to complete the major renovation of Police Headquarters. It has been a long process, and officers and staffhave had to endure much disruption as construction crews worked around them, but it will be worth it. The renewed facility will include an indoor shooting range, large classrooms, conference space, and better public access. It will be a model training facility as well as provide comfortable, efficient work space. It will be a facility that matches the professionalism of our department. It's about time. My thanks to the Council for your support of the funding streams needed to bring these two facilities on line. We're proud to say that we did it within the budget limits that you established. The new Police HQ supports our investment in crime fighting technology. Advances in lab tools Dave been a significant factor in the progress we are mualcing to keep South Bend a Safe City. The Automated Fingerprint Identification System and Firearms Comparative Macroscope axe online. We have added equipment for forensic investigation including a Mobile Evidence Recovery Vehicle. Char Regional Crime Intelligence Unit has became a power user of the city's GIS. Their crime mapping helps us spot trends and devise better stra#egies to capture criminals. It is also used to make presentations to neighborhood groups. We are also taking advantage of technological advances for officer safety and Domestic Preparedness. A Bomb Disposal Robot is expected in Feb 2005. We have also acquired a Bomb Squad Response Truck, Bomb Disposal Suit, an x-ray unit, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and Personal Protective Equipment. We want to provide officers with the tools they need to be successful and safe. If 2004 was the year of the new Central Fire Station, 2005 is the year that we will finally A-17 heroes possible.