Shakopee Police Department 2023 Annual Report

SHAKOPEE POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the Chief .. . . . . . . . 3 Police Administration & Departments................... 4 Staffing, Fleet & Budget . . . . . . . . . 5 NewFaces...................... 6 Promotions..................... 7 Recognition.................. 7–8 Crime Statistics.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–11 Patrol.......................... 12 DWIOfficer.................... 13 TribalLiaison................... 14 Proactive Policing.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Investigations.................. 15 DrugTaskForce................ 16 SWAT.......................... 17 RecordsUnit................... 18 Code Enforcement. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Victim and Community Services....................... 19 Coordinated Response. . . . . . . . . 20 IntheSchools.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21–22 Community Policing . . . . . . . 23–26 Cover Photo: Officer Stockmann helps two children participating in the annual Shop with a Cop event

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Integrity. Professionalism. Community Policing. The Shakopee Police Department strives to serve and protect our residents by partnering with our community members, businesses and local organizations to build a stronger, safer community for all

CONTACT US

POLICE CHIEF JeffTate........................................ jtate@ShakopeeMN.gov FREQUENT CONTACTS Capt JamiePearson........................ jpearson@ShakopeeMN.gov Capt DerekNordtvedt.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dnordtvedt@ShakopeeMN.gov BarbaraHedstrom....................... bhedstrom@ShakopeeMN.gov StephanieJanke.............................. sjanke@ShakopeeMN.gov POLICE DEPARTMENT 475 Gorman St , Shakopee, MN 55379 Phone............................................... 952-233-9400 Fax.................................................. 952-233-3811 Email police@ShakopeeMN.gov Website............................ www.ShakopeeMN.gov/police FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

QUICK FACTS: Sworn Officers: 50 Jurisdiction Size: 30.89 sq. miles Jurisdiction Population: 46,754

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF

Dear Residents, Thank you so much for taking the time to read our annual report I feel like we can never say it enough, but we are so grateful for the continued support we receive in Shakopee All of the letters, cards, and treats that get dropped off throughout the year mean so much to us We really do appreciate your love and support, and we will never take it for granted! Once again, we see our crime rate dropping to record levels We’ve never seen a crime rate this low Shakopee is a safe community, and it’s due to the hard work of our staff, community members, and the many partnerships we have No single police department can do it alone—we need the community working side-by-side with us to truly have the positive impacts on public safety that we all desire Thanks to you, all our efforts are paying off and Shakopee remains a very safe place to live and work The year of 2023 presented many challenges and, in many ways, was one of the most challenging years we’ve had We knew we were going to have several retirements in 2023 and would have to say “goodbye” to folks who have been here for a long time Those staff members had more than 160 years of combined sworn law enforcement experience and institutional knowledge Our non-sworn staff that left had more than 25 years of records experience You don’t replace that kind of knowledge and experience overnight While all of this happened, the department moved forward on a number of significant projects, including updating our policy manual and changing our body camera vendor These were very involved projects, and our staff stepped up to the challenge and made sure the agency continues to move forward With all the departures comes many new arrivals We are excited to welcome so many new officers and records staff into the department as we begin the next chapter in our agency’s history I encourage you all to engage with our staff and get to know our newer officers We will have numerous community engagement events in 2024 and I hope you will make plans to attend at least one of them Thank you again for taking the time to review our annual report If you have any questions, please reach out so we can answer them for you I am so incredibly proud of this department and everyone under this roof I see every day how hard these dedicated professionals work to serve this great community We strive to exceed your expectations and please, never hesitate to reach out if there is ever anything we can do to assist Thanks,

“No single police department can do it alone—we need the community working side-by-side with us to truly have the positive impacts on public safety that we all desire. Thanks to you, all our efforts are paying off and Shakopee remains a very safe place to live and work.”

Jeff Tate Police Chief

Jeff Tate Jeff Tate Shakopee Police Chief

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POLICE ADMINISTRATION & DEPARTMENTS

JAMIE PEARSON Captain Services Division

DEREK NORDTVEDT Captain Operations Division

JEFF TATE Police Chief

OPERATIONS DIVISION PATROL: Patrol officers are responsible for the most visible police service provided in the community as officers respond to emergencies such as crimes in progress, traffic crashes and medical emergencies They also handle initial investigations of crimes, help resolve disputes and disturbances, and provide various community services

SERVICES DIVISION RECORDS: Provides support and assistance to administration, patrol and investigations, as well as serving the public The records department, among many duties, processes case files, handles data requests and issues gun permits CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION: Investigates crimes and sends completed reports to appropriate prosecutor for the filing of criminal charges COMMUNITY SERVICES: Responsible for code compliance, crime prevention and other public services

Beat One Sergeants

Beat Two Sergeants

Beat Three Sergeants

CLAUDIA CASSMAN Records Supervisor

JOSH DAVIS Investigations Sergeant

ANGELA TRUTNAU Administrative Sergeant

TO BE DETERMINED Administrative Sergeant

FRED RADDE

ERRON BALFANZ

NICK BENGTSON

CODY HENDRICKS

CORTNIE MIRANOWSKI

MIKE PENNING

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STAFFING, FLEET & BUDGET

The following pages consist of annual statistics, activities, crime reports and other initiatives from January 1–December 31, 2023 As of December 31, 2023:

STAFFING

50 Sworn Officers

13 Civilian Staff

1 Police Chief 2 Captains 9 Sergeants 3 Investigators 1 Tribal Liaison

1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Records Supervisor

Records Specialist

Records Technicians

4 School Resource Officers

Administrative Assistant

Receptionist

Crime Prevention Specialist

1 Drug Task Force Agent 2 Proactive Policing Unit Officers

Community Service Officer

Evidence Technician

27 Patrol Officers

Victim & Community Services Coordinator

Investigative Aide

Code Compliance Specialist

FLEET

Marked CSO Unit (1)

Investigation Vehicles (5)

Marked Squad (14)

Unmarked Squad (2)

Admin Vehicles (4)

SWAT Truck/ Trailer (1)

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

2023 BUDGET $10,920,600 Department’s 2022 budget (excluding revenues)

31.5% Portion of city’s general fund budget dedicated to police services

$25.57 How much an average household pays in taxes per month for police services

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NEW FACES IN 2023

WILL FORBERG Patrol Officer February 27, 2023

COLIN MEINDERS Patrol Officer February 27, 2023

DEREK CARLSRUD Patrol Officer June 5, 2023

MADISON BISEK Records Technician July 3, 2023

YVONNE HAVEMEIER Patrol Officer July 5, 2023

JACOB MILINKOVICH Patrol Officer July 5, 2023

STEPHANIE JANKE Crime Prevention Specialist July 17, 2023

ETHAN DAHL Patrol Officer September 11, 2023

SONIA QUIZHPI Patrol Officer September 11, 2023

HOLLY OLSON Records Technician October 2, 2023

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PROMOTIONS

CORTNIE MIRANOWSKI Congratulations to Cortnie

JAMIE PEARSON Congratulations to Jamie Pearson for her promotion to captain in April of 2023 Captain Pearson is an 18-year veteran of the department During her tenure at Shakopee PD she has served as a patrol officer, patrol sergeant, investigations sergeant, explorer advisor, field training officer, DARE officer, and the law enforcement liaison officer for the Scott County Treatment Court

Miranowski for her promotion to sergeant in May of 2023 Sergeant Miranowski is a 16-year veteran of the department During her tenure at Shakopee PD she has served as a patrol officer, field training officer, and DARE officer

RECOGNITION

LAW ENFORCEMENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS GRANT The Shakopee Police Department Congratulations to the following members of the Shakopee Police Department for their outstanding achievements

received $81,000 in federal funding to support police officers’ mental health Rep Angie Craig delivered a federal grant check from the Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program This program recognizes the importance of the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers The funds will be used to expand our Check Up from the Neck Up program with additional check ups, training opportunities and resources tailored to police officers and their families We are extremely grateful to all involved in this initiative and appreciate the focus on this important issue!

Rep Angie Craig, center, visited Shakopee City Hall to present the federal grant award check personally to the Shakopee Police Department

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RECOGNITION

2023 OFFICER OF THE YEAR— SHAKOPEE POLICE DEPARTMENT

Detective Michael McLain was presented with the 2023 Officer of the Year award in recognition of what a police officer should be by demonstrating their commitment to the mission and values of the police department and the City of Shakopee Officers are nominated by their peers Detective McLain is a Navy Veteran, and prior to coming to Shakopee, he was a member of the McLeod County Sheriff’s Office Posse, a Carver County community service officer, a Hutchinson Police Officer and a volunteer firefighter He has been a licensed police officer for more than12 years During that time, he was a member of the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force for two years and a school resource officer for five and a half years He has been a detective with the Investigations Unit since January 2022 INVESTIGATOR OF THE YEAR Congratulations to Detective Corey Schneck , who was awarded the Investigator of the Year by the Tri County Law Enforcement Association Detective Schneck was nominated by his colleagues for his work ethic, attention to detail, knowledge, experience, and his focus on the best possible outcomes for the victims In addition to his duties as an investigator, Detective Schneck is a Cellebrite operator In 2022, Detective Schneck played an essential role in creating and implementing a cell phone forensics lab in our agency The implementation of this lab makes our cell phone analytics more efficient and the chain of custody for our digital evidence more secure Detective Schneck is a top performer in our agency’s Investigations Unit His presence in our unit is essential and this award couldn’t be more deserving! RADICAL VISION AWARD Congratulations to our Victim’s Advocate, Barb Hedstrom , who was given the Radical Vision Award by The Sexual Violence Center for her passion in assisting Shakopee crime victims Barb is one of only a few law enforcement based victim services professionals in Minnesota She assists victims during investigations, educates them on their rights and the criminal justice system, and helps them access resources When victims feel understood and supported, they are more likely to seek services, which leads to a stronger and more resilient community Barb is a tremendous asset to our department and the Shakopee community! MERITORIOUS AWARDS Congratulations to Captain Derek Nordtvedt and Officer Phil Sendelbach for receiving Meritorious Service Awards Captain Nordtvedt received the award recognizing the various roles he served in his 15 years as a member of the Tri-City SWAT Team During his tenure, Captain Nordtvedt served as an operator, sniper and the sniper team leader for the past three years His incredible work ethic and commitment to the team did not go unnoticed His peers selected him as SRT operator of the year for 2022 Officer Sendelbach received the award recognizing the work he had done as a detective in the Investigations Unit over the last six years During his time with investigations, Officer Sendelbach showed a real passion for fraud cases His success as an investigator is attributed to his attention to detail, patience, compassion and diligence to successful resolutions in the cases he was working Thank you both for your hard work and dedication to this department and our community!

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2023 CRIME STATISTICS

PART I CRIMES The FBI classifies the following crimes as Part I

2022 2023

500 510 520 530 540 550 560 570 580 590 600 610 620 630 480 490

612

529

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

66

43

40

38

37

23

20

12

8

4

0

0

0 0

0 0 Murder

Rape

Robbery

Assault

Burglary

Larceny

Auto Theft

Arson

Commercial Sex Acts

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2023 CRIME STATISTICS

PART II CRIMES The FBI classifies the following crimes as Part II

2022 2023

100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 300 310 320 330 340

336

261

257

208

193

189

172

164

148

144

124

117

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

57

42

42

30

28

27

25

21

19

17

16

15

12

7

3

1 Family O ense 2

1 Gambling

0

0

Disorderly Conduct

Liquor Law

DUI

Narcotics

Sex O enses

Prostitution Weapons Vandalism Stolen Property

Embezzlement Fraud Forgery Assaults (Other)

Other

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2023 CRIME STATISTICS

Shakopee Crime Rate (per 100,000 people)

2023 TOP 10 CALLS FOR SERVICE 1. Highway 169 Bypass (2,422) 2. Shakopee Police Department (766) 3. Walmart (371) 4. Canterbury Park (281) 5. Avana Addison Apartments (190) 6. Shakopee High School (187) 7. Valleyfair (179) 8. St Francis Regional Medical Center (177) 9. Lewis Street Bridge (171) 10. Cub Foods (170)

14%

12%

9.82%

10%

8.82%

8%

7.47%

6.51%

6%

4.43%

4%

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

TOP 3 CRIMES COMPARISON

2022 vs. 2023 COMPARISON

2022 2023

2022 2023

Calls for Service

Larceny

22,423 22,358

612

529

Non-Warrant Arrests

Vandalism

336

261

963

1,122

Warrant Arrests (not included above)

DUI

144

257

295

336

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PATROL

By Sergeant Angela Trutnau

The Patrol Division of the Shakopee Police Department is the heartbeat of the department Many community members only ever have contact with a patrol officer, whether it is to report an incident, at a community event, or being stopped for a traffic violation The uniformed officer is not only the backbone of the agency, but the first face you may see or hear when requesting a police response Our patrol officers interact with community members on a daily basis and conduct criminal investigations by interviewing victims and suspects, reviewing third party surveillance, collecting evidence, tracking stolen property, and utilizing multiple databases for information In 2023, Shakopee patrol officers responded to 22,358 calls for service The Patrol Division is comprised of 27 uniformed officers, along with six patrol sergeants and one patrol captain There are four school resource officers who work in the schools during the school year, and work patrol during the summer There are four different patrol shifts that start and end throughout the day to provide overlapping 24/7 patrol coverage for the City of Shakopee Shakopee patrol officers are highly motivated and well trained in many areas that include crime scene processing, drug interdiction, DWI detection and enforcement, hostage rescue, fraud investigation, mental health crisis, first aid, and CPR They work closely with businesses on shoplifting and credit

card fraud, which is often connected to other types of crime Officers also receive de-escalation training on an ongoing basis While some of our training is provided by outside sources, much is taught by department trainers making it possible to keep up with new trends Patrol officers serve this community in a proactive fashion and are always willing to stop and listen to you The department had seven retirements from the Patrol Division in 2023, including Captain Chris Dellwo, who retired after serving the community for 28 years and Captain Jay Arras, who retired after serving the community for 25 years Officer Cortnie Miranowski was promoted to patrol sergeant Seven new patrol officers joined the department in 2023

CITATIONS

2022

2023

Total Citations Issued

2,699 4,283

2,846 6,555

Verbal Warnings Issued

Written Warnings Issued

148

126

Child Safety Restraint Citations

8

14 16

Seatbelt Citations

35

Snowbird Citations

457

245

TOTAL DWI ARRESTS (ADULT AND JUVENILE)

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

Arrests

135

172

171

195

146

151

171

148

201

164

257

GUN PERMIT AND ORDINANCE CALLS

2022 2023

Gun Permits 341 Ordinance Calls 2,236 2,031 479

Members of the Shakopee Police Department enjoyed an evening with community members and sponsors at the annual Picnic with Police event

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DWI OFFICER

By Sergeant Nick Bengtson

As we reflect on the past year, we are proud to present the annual report for the 2023 DWI traffic safety officer position Our commitment to ensuring safe roadways remains unwavering, and this report highlights the efforts and achievements accomplished by our dedicated traffic safety officer In 2022, the Shakopee Police Department was awarded a grant through the State of Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety to fund a full time DWI/traffic safety officer position Officer Adam Predovich performed the duties of this position through 2023 The 2023 grant award totaled approximately $125,064 as reimbursable funds toward this position’s hours worked and benefits This was an exciting opportunity for the City of Shakopee and its residents by allowing the financial cost of this position to continue to be reimbursed through the State of Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety and not its taxpayers Officer Predovich began his career with the Shakopee Police Department in February 2014 Prior to becoming a police officer, Officer Predovich worked in the private sector Some additional duties Officer Predovich has performed during his tenure include patrol officer, Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) grant coordinator, emergency vehicle operations instructor, and alcohol and tobacco compliance check officer Officer Predovich also continues to conduct Driver’s Education training with youth through the school system, in addition to teaching the Point of Impact subject Officer Predovich also continued to speak at the Shakopee Police Department Citizens Academy, focusing on traffic education and enforcement topics During 2023, Officer Predovich also became a field training officer and obtained a certification as a standardized field sobriety instructor He is qualified to instruct new officers during their field training and is certified in instructing fellow officers in the standardized performance of field sobriety testing In addition to performing the duties listed above, Officer Predovich manages the TZD grant for all participating agencies within Scott County This includes scheduling enforcement shifts and reimbursements from the state grant funds to the individual agencies Officer Predovich attended the Toward Zero Death conference held in November of 2023, which covered a litany of training topics and current trends While working the DWI traffic safety officer position, Officer Predovich utilized an unmarked patrol squad car, which has been shown to be effective in interdicting criminal and aggressive driving behaviors Some of his hours coincide with Toward Zero Death enforcement efforts The changing and flexibility in hours allows Officer Predovich to focus his educational and enforcement efforts during statistically high impaired driving times During 2023, he achieved some of the following statistics helping make your roads safer: ■ 1,614 traffic stops resulting in approximately two stops per hour during open log hours ■ 102 arrests, 82 of which were for DWI

■ 126 reports written ■ 300 citations issued, 89 of which were for excessive speed ■ Over 1,200 traffic violation warnings issued ■ 110 individuals were cited for driving on a revoked, suspended, or cancelled license legalization of marijuana (cannabis), have created increased educational opportunities for individuals who choose to use Many do not know that although it is legal to possess cannabis, it may not be possessed in the passenger compartment of a vehicle, outside of its original sealed dispensary container Many specific laws were enacted surrounding cannabis Minnesota State Statutes online or the Office of Traffic Safety website are great resources for specifics surrounding the current cannabis law changes The Shakopee Police Department wants to remind the community that you could be arrested for DUI while driving under the influence of cannabis In 2022, the Shakopee Police Department arrested or charged 144 suspects with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) In 2023, the Shakopee Police Department arrested or charged 257 suspects with DWI, resulting in a 78 47% increase in the amount of Driving While Intoxicated arrests from 2022 Officer Predovich’s unwavering dedication to keeping our roads safe and performing focused DWI enforcement most certainly contributed to the increase in the number of impaired drivers removed from our roadways This position is overseen by a patrol sergeant, who ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, and policies and procedures This grant position is further overseen by a grant coordinator with the Office of Traffic Safety Although overarchingly successful, 2023 did not come without challenges Many law changes, including the

Officer Predovich works with local youth through Driver’s Education training

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TRIBAL LIAISON

By Detective Jeff Wyckoff

The Shakopee Police Department and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) have an ongoing partnership that includes a tribal liaison program The tribal liaison position started in 2013 Over the years, the tribal liaison program has built a strong working relationship between the Shakopee Police Department and the SMSC

In addition to the close working relationship with the SMSC, the tribal liaison has working relationships with the tribal liaison from the Prior Lake Police Department and the SMSC Conservation Officers In 2023, the Shakopee Police Department responded to 242 calls for service to assist the SMSC One of the largest events held on SMSC property is the annual Wacipi (Pow Wow) In 2023, the Wacipi was held on August 18–20 The Wacipi attracts visitors from not only Minnesota, but throughout the United States and Canada The tribal liaison program has been well received by both the Shakopee Police Department and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community members and staff Officer Jeff Wyckoff has been the city’s tribal liaison since August 2020

PROACTIVE POLICING

By Sergeant Josh Davis

The Proactive Policing Unit (PPU) is a unique team of plain clothes detectives This unit is unlike any other in the southwest metro They specialize in proactive policing work, criminal apprehension, and working to solve some of the most complex cases in the city This team is currently made up of two SWAT team members who are uniquely trained to solve street level criminal activity Not only do they make arrests, but they address the crimes most urgently impacting the community, which can include retail theft, gun violence, mail thefts, and burglaries As criminal trends change, they adapt to get ahead of the problem The PPU partners with all aspects of the police department including patrol, investigations, and the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force In many ways, they are the link between these different divisions to help wherever they are needed

Every day, PPU reviews crime alerts from other jurisdictions that are looking for help in identifying criminals In 2023, PPU assisted other agencies in solving 13 of these cases In addition, they recovered methamphetamine, MDMA, heroin, cocaine, and illegal prescription pills One of the most significant cases of 2023 was a theft case that began at Home Depot The three suspects were well known to police officers and had a history of theft, stealing vehicles, and fleeing the police After fleeing police in multiple stolen vehicles, PPU was able to partner with officers from St Paul and Minneapolis to apprehend these suspects on Interstate 35W

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INVESTIGATIONS

By Sergeant Josh Davis

The Investigations Unit consists of the following staff: ■ One sergeant ■ Three detectives

do, how they process crime scenes, and what the process is for a real criminal investigation Both patrol officers and detectives must process and log evidence that is relevant to a criminal investigation In 2023, police officers entered more 2,284 pieces of evidence Of that evidence, 763 were drug and drug paraphernalia related The Investigations Unit alone was responsible for entering over 600 pieces of evidence Each year, the Investigations Unit utilizes computer forensics to help investigate and solve complicated fraud cases The types of frauds that our department sees continue to change as criminals become more creative In 2023, detectives were able to use new programs to track stolen money through the complex world of cryptocurrency Multiple cases resulted in the identification of specific international suspects With this information, detectives were able to send this information to federal agencies and utilize their resources to help stop these criminals One of the biggest cases of 2023 was an investigation into stolen property at one of our local businesses The suspect was well-known around Minnesota for using bad checks to purchase property and then immediately selling it to other people The Shakopee business lost over $30,000 in merchandise Detectives worked extensively with police departments throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin to recover some of the stolen property The suspect is currently in prison as attorneys work to prosecute him for his latest fraud scheme So far, Shakopee detectives have helped recover over $76,000 worth of stolen property

■ One tribal liaison detective ■ Two plain clothes detectives ■ One investigations assistant ■ One victim services coordinator ■ One crime prevention specialist

■ One drug task force agent ■ One evidence technician

The Investigations Unit was assigned approximately 600 cases in 2023 These cases consisted of fraud, assault, theft, burglary, death, and a variety of others Each case is reviewed by the investigations sergeant and assigned to a detective to work on Detectives are expected to investigate each case until a suspect is identified or all leads have been exhausted Detectives will also write search warrants, process crime scenes, and draft extensive reports Once completed, reports and documents are sent to the Scott County Attorney’s Office for review and potential prosecution This unit not only investigates cases but also partners with investigations units from other jurisdictions Together, detectives can collaborate on ideas and strategies to investigate crimes and identify suspects Additionally, the Investigations Unit partners with our local school district and community groups to provide insight and training On a quarterly basis, students from the Shakopee High School will come to the police department to hear about what detectives

Members of the Shakopee Police Department’s Investigations Unit

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DRUG TASK FORCE

By Agent Andrew Erickson, SWMDTF

SW METRO DRUG TASK FORCE The mission of the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force (SWMDTF) is to provide a comprehensive, multi-jurisdictional effort to reduce drug trafficking and its harmful consequences and to provide effective drug awareness education through the coordination and resource sharing of its participating agencies The SWMDTF includes agents from the Scott, Carver, and McLeod County Sheriff’s Offices, as well as the Shakopee, Belle Plaine, Prior Lake, and Hutchinson police departments In 2023, the Minnesota National Guard provided the SWMDTF an in-house analyst who provides invaluable assistance to the task force The task force had another successful year in 2023: Among 133 investigations, officers seized a total of $1,122,367 worth of illegal drugs, more than $35,000 in cash forfeitures, one firearm forfeiture, and one vehicle forfeiture

There was an increase in seizures of marijuana, meth, fentanyl powder, and heroin in 2023 Marijuana saw the highest amount of drugs seized in 2023, with methamphetamines also making a significant surge Fentanyl powder is making its mark, with no recordings in 2022, but 433 grams recorded in 2023 Fentanyl continues to remain a major issue across the state, with an increase in the distribution and use of Fentanyl in a powder form, which is also what the task force encountered Fentanyl pill form is down in 2023 when compared to 2022 In 2023, agents executed 102 search warrants, including electronic search warrants, residential search warrants, and others This was a significant increase over 43 search warrants in 2022 The SWMDTF recorded 50 drug arrests in 2023 and 19 non-drug arrests The SWMDTF will continue its commitment to improving the quality of life in local communities by deterring and preventing the use, distribution, and manufacturing of narcotics

SWMDTF NARCOTICS SEIZED (IN GRAMS) 2022

2023

Heroin

0

26

Methamphetamines

37021

5722

Marijuana Fentanyl

11,4409

19,747

0

433 533

Cocaine

1,0277

Evidence pictured here includes illegal meth seized by police

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SWAT

By Officer Phil Englin

The Tri-City Tactical Team (TCTT) is a multi-jurisdictional special weapons and tactics (SWAT) unit that responds to critical incidents in Scott and Carver Counties This team is comprised of Scott and Carver Sheriff’s Offices, police departments from Prior Lake, Savage, and Shakopee, and tactical paramedics from Mdewakanton Fire Department The team has two officers in command roles, three snipers, five tactical medics, six crisis negotiators, one crime analyst, and 18 operators for a total of 35 members In 2023, the Shakopee Police Department had six officers assigned as tactical operators—Sergeant Mike Penning, Officer Jake Kerr, Officer Dustin Filan, Officer Alexander Godfrey, Officer Andrew Erickson, and Officer Phil Englin— and one officer on the Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT)— Officer McKenzie Lampman Also in 2023, Officer Godfrey joined the precision long rifle element of the team When serving on the TCTT, officers attend monthly trainings and additional, specialized trainings for individual assignments Operators specialize in topics such as the ballistic bunker, gas munitions, less lethal munitions, precision long rifle, and more All the team operators receive training in specialty areas including hostage rescue tactics, high-risk warrant service, slow and deliberate searching techniques, distraction device/chemical munitions deployment, firearms training and qualifications, wooded area/open field search tactics, breaching/ballistic shield operations, VIP/dignitary protection tactics, tactical scouting, and reconnaissance Members of the CNT train monthly to develop and practice their communication skills The CNT is an integral part of the SWAT team: These officers are trained to conduct background research regarding the individuals involved in the call, and they talk with the subjects/suspects until they can safely and calmly exit the building without anyone getting hurt The members of this team are able to bring those skills back to the patrol team and assist officers on the street to peacefully resolve stressful and dangerous situations

The TCTT also trains with South Metro Tactical Teams (Richfield, Bloomington, MSP Airport, Burnsville, and Eagan police departments) and attends an annual four-day training conference at Camp Ripley In 2023, the teams were trained by an outside instructor group specifically on hostage rescue tactics and movements The TCTT and CNT had three team activations in 2023 The CNT was also deployed at times when the tactical team was not needed The team served numerous Tier 2 warrants, assisting agencies in Scott and Carver Counties to effectively and safely execute those warrants Officer Jake Kerr was awarded the MD65 Award for the operator of the year on the TCTT He was selected by the members of the team for his hard work, leadership, and dedication to the team

Officer Jake Kerr earned the MD65 Award for Operator of the Year

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RECORDS UNIT

By Claudia Cassman, Records Supervisor

The Records Unit is part of the Support Services Division providing assistance to administration, patrol, and investigations, as well as serving the public Records staff includes the records supervisor, one records specialist, three records technicians, and a receptionist The unit is also assisted by a community service officer, a code compliance specialist, an administrative assistant, and an evidence technician The Records Unit plays an important role in the police department with many of its tasks happening behind the scenes Staff working in the Records Unit ensure accurate processing, dissemination, and maintenance of police records and entering of information into a nationwide database They forward case submissions to the Scott County Attorney’s Office for consideration of criminal charges, disseminate cases to the Scott County Human Services Department, and compile monthly and annual department statistics

Records staff is dedicated to providing the highest quality of service in person, via phone, and over email In 2023, Records staff issued 341 gun permits, resolved approximately 150 suspense files, and transcribed more than 45 hours of audio statements

Members of the Shakopee Police Records Unit

CODE ENFORCEMENT

By Joe Alessi, Code Enforcement Specialist

The Shakopee Police Department places a high level of priority on code enforcement The idea behind code enforcement is to gain compliance from property owners in both residential and commercial areas within the community Our goal is to work with complainants and property owners toward voluntary compliance rather than citing the individual or referring the cases to court Some of the accomplishments in 2023 include: ■ Brand new speed trailer

■ Removed more than 500 temporary signs from around the city ■ Addressed email complaints sent to Shakopee Police Department ■ Increased proactive ordinance-related activity ■ Addressed property damage calls associated with graffiti on city property ■ Assisted patrol with civil standby calls and road hazards In addition to code compliance, the community service officer assists the patrol unit, along with parking and other ordinance violations Some of the roles associated with the community service officer include: ■ Addressing parking related calls for service ■ Helping with traffic control ■ Responding to calls for service that do not require a sworn officer ■ Assisting patrol with retrieving evidence or other related matters ■ Lost/Found property reports

that can be utilized as a message board – Placed at 22 different locations

– May through October – New sign collects data, which helps with traffic and speed enforcement ■ Handled service requests derived from city website portal

Shakopee PD speed trailer that can serve as a message board

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VICTIM AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

By Barb Hedstrom, Victim and Community Services Coordinator

Family, friends, co-workers, and others may not understand the impact the crime has had or how to help Reaching out to the city’s CVC can help the victim and others in their lives understand and recover more fully There may be financial assistance available to crime victims who seek counseling or treatment People may also experience a variety of physical symptoms including trembling, dizziness, racing thoughts, difficulty breathing, etc Knowing what to expect can sometimes limit the severity or duration of these reactions The crime victim themselves is not the only person that may be having these common reactions Witnesses, family members, co-workers, friends, first responders, kids in their life, others in the community, and even people who have experienced something similar in the past can start experiencing traumatic stress after a crime Some tips to try to deal or cope with traumatic stress can include: ■ Accept your feelings—both the “good” and “bad” ones; realize your life may have a new normal at least for a while ■ Regain control over things you can, challenge your sense of helplessness, and keep moving along the path from being a victim to being a survivor ■ Emphasize healthy eating and sleeping ■ Avoid excessive consumption of alcohol, drugs, caffeine, or nicotine ■ Reduce your exposure to media—including social media—especially at times you are feeling most vulnerable ■ Identify and use new stress reduction techniques like trying a mindfulness app, exploring nature, moving your body to your favorite music, volunteering, expressing gratitude, journaling, painting, playing with or pet an animal, staying connected to others, etc

The Shakopee Police Department’s crime victim coordinator (CVC) serves crime victims in a variety of ways, including: ■ Providing an overview of the investigative process and then the criminal court process ■ Educating and assisting victims in asserting their rights as ■ Supporting victims in their recovery from trauma Supporting victims in emotional and trauma recovery is perhaps the most important part of the CVC’s job Almost all victims of crime experience very similar reactions If you are a victim of a scam or have had your home burglarized or if you have been physically harmed or had your property damaged, as a crime victim you can experience very similar emotions, some of which are described below One of the first emotions a crime victim may experience is fear Crime victims often wonder if they will be retaliated against, if their personal information be shared, and if they’ll have to go to court Having a person to talk to about these concerns— and assisting in developing a plan around these concerns and worries—is essential to help victims minimize the future impact or trauma Victims greatly benefit from getting information and ideas on possible solutions for their concerns Crime victims may feel shock and numbness—sometimes making it difficult to think, recall details, or make decisions These are very common examples of how a person’s brain reacts to a traumatic event Just knowing this is normal— and many times temporary—can be comforting to a person experiencing it The CVC can also assist in locating other professionals and resources to help overcome the trauma Many victims experience guilt and question their own choices and actions, which can often be amplified by society’s perception of victims “Victim blaming” is a common human response but one that should not be encouraged No one “deserves” or “asks” to be a victim of a crime Sometimes crime victims start feeling loneliness, depression, or grief, especially when they are not able to “just get over it” a crime victim in Minnesota ■ Assist in locating resources

In 2023, the CVC had:

victim contacts 470

contacts with other criminal justice or victim services professionals 170

community contacts 252

hearings attended with or on behalf of crime victims 78

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COORDINATED RESPONSE

By Amber Barnes, Scott County Health & Human Services Supervisor

In March 2023, a new and innovative program and partnership between Scott County Health and Human Services and our local law enforcement was launched The Coordinated Response Program embeds a social worker/ mental health professional into the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Scott County Jail, Shakopee Police Department, and Savage Police Department to help resolve mental health crises with adults, children, and families The mental health professionals: ■ Connect with individuals in crisis after an officer encounter ■ Respond in real time to mental health calls alongside law enforcement ■ Help individuals navigate the healthcare system to find services and resources ■ Provide short-term outreach and support for adults, children, and families to manage a crisis ■ Serve as a resource to law enforcement, schools, hospitals, and community agencies ■ Partner with other county social service programs for ongoing support The overall goal of Coordinated Response is to build rapport with the community members who are suffering from a mental illness and proactively connect them with available services to reduce future law enforcement involvement As stated by Shakopee Police Chief Jeff Tate: “Addressing root causes of behavior and connecting people directly to

supportive services is one of the pillars of an effective public safety model” Since launch, Coordinated Response has received 739 referrals from our law enforcement jurisdictions Of that 739, the Shakopee Police Department sent 231 referrals to their coordinated responder, Jamison Ottum The community’s engagement rate has been calculated at 68%, meaning we were able to successfully engage and connect approximately 502 individuals to resources to address their mental or chemical health and to improve their overall well-being The Scott County Jail Coordinated Responder alone engaged with 416 inmates, bringing the total number of referrals received to 1,155 Other highlights from the year include being able to send 22 officers and deputies and our mental health professionals to national conferences focused on adopting techniques that have been successful for other communities navigating mental health crises Shakopee officers attended the PTACC (Police Treatment Community Collaborative) Conference in Denver, Colo and the PAARI (Police Assisted Addiction and

Recovery Initiative) Conference in Boston, Mass As the mental health crisis continues to affect our

communities, we look forward to another year of Coordinated Response being able to provide advocacy, education, and improved outcomes for individuals in crisis in Scott County

Bottom (left to right) Amber Barnes, Coordinated Response Supervisor; Jen Peterson, Coordinated Response Team Lead with Scott County Sheriff’s Office Top row (left to right) Jessica Koehn, Coordinated Responder with Savage PD; Jamison Ottum, Coordinated Responder with Shakopee PD; and Katie Pierson, Coordinated Responder in the Scott County Jail

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IN THE SCHOOLS

By Officer Michael Santos

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS In 2023, the collaboration between the Shakopee Police Department and the Shakopee School District remained strong through our School Resource Program, ensuring the provision of law enforcement resources and safety measures for Shakopee Public Schools During the school year, the following officers were stationed at their respective schools, with rotations into patrol duties over the summer months: ■ Officers Gary Kern and Mike Santos were assigned to the High School and Tokata Learning Center ■ Officer Canon Christianson was assigned to East Middle School, Sun Path Elementary, Eagle Creek Elementary, and Red Oak Elementary ■ Officer Adam Krichbaum was assigned to West Middle School, Jackson Elementary, Sweeney Elementary, Pearson Early Learning Center, and SACS School Resource Officers (SROs) fulfill various responsibilities throughout the school day, with a primary focus on ensuring the safety and prevention of criminal activities or critical incidents within the school environment This is achieved through education, preparedness, and collaboration with

partners, ensuring that student and staff safety remains paramount SRO partners include school administrators, teachers, counselors, therapists, and students and their families, with whom we continuously strive to cultivate positive relationships and foster a secure learning atmosphere Part of the SRO’s role involves engaging with students through classroom visits, where they cover a range of topics tailored to different age groups, such as drug and alcohol awareness, first aid, internet safety, bullying, local and federal laws, domestic assault, theft, and personal safety for children Presentations are customized for various audiences, spanning from Pre-K to 12th grade, as well as parent groups like those at the Pearson Early Learning Center and PTO groups Crucially, for an SRO to be effective, they must establish positive connections with students, ensuring that they and their families recognize the SRO as a valuable resource both during their time as students and beyond In the upcoming year, Shakopee SROs are committed to continuing their support for students, staff, and families, nurturing these relationships to fortify our community further

School resource officers for the Shakopee School District are Officer Adam Krichbaum, Officer Mike Santos, Officer Canon Christianson, and Officer Gary Kern

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IN THE SCHOOLS

By Sergeant Cortnie Miranowski, DARE Officer

DARE The Shakopee Police Department proudly partners with Shakopee Area Catholic Schools (SACS) to offer the DARE program During the school year, a DARE officer works closely with school officials, teachers, parents, and students to enhance the learning experience, promote responsible behavior, and sharpen decision-making skills This connection helps students see police officers not only as enforcers, but also as supporters who want to enable them to make good life choices This partnership promotes familiarity and trust In 2023, Shakopee Area Catholic Schools welcomed Sergeant Cortnie Miranowski to each fifth grade classroom to present the DARE “Keepin’ It Real” curriculum Keepin’ It Real tackles such issues as bullying, peer pressure, drug abuse, risky situations, and stress During the program, students learn and practice effective listening skills, confident communication, reporting bullying, and what it means to be an upstanding community member The students are also given the DARE C.O.P.S. For the 2023-24 school year, school resource officers (SROs) continued to teach the C OPS (Community Outreach by Police for Students) curriculum in the Shakopee Public Schools C OPS is a way to directly connect SROs to students, reaching approximately 2,000 students each year in the seven different schools The goal is to teach youth about the pressures and issues they may face in adolescence and how they can deal with those issues in a mature and healthy manner During the school year, the SROs coordinated with elementary school teachers and middle school health teachers to present on topics related to the curriculum The topics included stress, courage, kid vs adult problems (how each affect them differently), developing a support network, online safety, bullying, and drugs and alcohol Officer Adam Krichbaum and Officer Canon Christianson coordinated with all fifth, sixth, and seventh grade teachers In the fifth-grade classrooms, the topics focused on finding courage when you’re scared, stress recognition and how to reduce stress, kid vs adult problems, and support networks In each sixth-grade classroom, officers spoke about online

decision-making and resistance strategies as tools to advance their critical thinking and decision-making skills In March 2023, 57 students graduated from the 10-week program SACS hosted a graduation ceremony, and each graduate was presented with a certificate, demonstrating they will continue to make safe and responsible choices

DARE students at Shakopee Area Catholic Schools

By Officer Canon Christianson

safety and how to make smart choices with social media At the seventh-grade level, the officers discussed drugs and alcohol and how to make responsible choices concerning the pressure to use substances To accommodate the middle school rotating schedules, the sixth and seventh grade presentations are done on a quarterly basis to ensure each student has an opportunity to hear these important messages The program enables SROs to have positive interactions with students, which allows the students to get to know the officers both as authority figures and helpful community members If students get to know officers in the comfort of the classroom, they will be more willing to approach the officers for help and support when needed outside the classroom

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